1 Corinthians 9:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If I preach because I want to, I will be paid. But even if I don't want to, it is still something God has sent me to do.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:9

Solomon, my son, worship God and obey him with all your heart and mind, just as I have done. He knows all your thoughts and your reasons for doing things, and so if you turn to him, he will hear your prayers. But if you ignore him, he will reject you for ever.

1 Chronicles 29:14

But why should we be happy that we have given you these gifts? They belong to you, and we have only given back what is already yours.

1 Chronicles 29:5

and to make the gold and silver objects. Now, who else will show their dedication to the LORD by giving gifts for building his temple?

1 Chronicles 29:9

David and the people were very happy that so much had been given to the LORD, and they all celebrated.

Nehemiah 11:2

Then everyone else asked God to bless those who were willing to live in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 6:8

After this, I heard the LORD ask, “Is there anyone I can send? Will someone go for us?” “I'll go,” I answered. “Send me!”

Jeremiah 20:9

Sometimes I tell myself not to think about you, LORD, or even mention your name. But your message burns in my heart and bones, and I cannot keep silent.

Ezekiel 3:14

Then the Spirit carried me away. The LORD's power had taken complete control of me, and I was both annoyed and angry.

Jonah 1:3

Instead, Jonah ran from the LORD. He went to the seaport of Joppa and bought a ticket on a ship that was going to Spain. Then he got on the ship and sailed away to escape.

Malachi 1:10

I wish someone would lock the doors of my temple, so you would stop wasting time building fires on my altar. I am not pleased with you priests, and I refuse to accept any more of your offerings.

Matthew 10:41

Anyone who welcomes a prophet, just because that person is a prophet, will be given the same reward as a prophet. Anyone who welcomes a good person, just because that person is good, will be given the same reward as a good person.

Matthew 24:25

But I have warned you beforehand.

Luke 12:42

The Lord answered: Who are faithful and wise servants? Who are the ones the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their food supplies at the proper time?

John 4:36

Even now the harvest workers are receiving their reward by gathering a harvest that brings eternal life. Then everyone who planted the seed and everyone who harvests the crop will celebrate together.

1 Corinthians 3:14

We will be rewarded if our building is left standing.

1 Corinthians 3:8

The one who plants is just as important as the one who waters. And each one will be paid for what they do.

1 Corinthians 4:1

Think of us as servants of Christ who have been given the work of explaining God's mysterious ways.

1 Corinthians 9:16

I don't have any reason to boast about preaching the good news. Preaching is something God told me to do, and if I don't do it, I am doomed.

1 Corinthians 9:18

What pay am I given? It is the chance to preach the good news free of charge and not to use the privileges that are mine because I am a preacher.

2 Corinthians 8:12

It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

Galatians 2:7

They realized that God had sent me with the good news for Gentiles, and that he had sent Peter with the same message for Jews.

Colossians 1:25

God's plan was to make me a servant of his church and to send me to preach his complete message to you.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

God was pleased to trust us with his message. We didn't speak to please people, but to please God who knows our motives.

Philemon 1:14

But I won't do anything unless you agree to it first. I want your act of kindness to come from your heart, and not be something you feel forced to do.