1 Corinthians 9:15

Modern English Version

But I have used none of these rights, nor have I written these things that it should be so done to me. For it would be better for me to die than allow anyone to make my boasting void.

Cross References

Matthew 18:6

“But whoever misleads one of these little ones who believe in Me, it would be better for him to have a millstone hung about his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.

Acts 18:3

And because he was of the same trade, he remained with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.

Acts 20:24

But none of these things deter me. Nor do I count my life of value to myself, so that I may joyfully finish my course and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:33

I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

Acts 20:34

Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities and for those who were with me.

Acts 8:3

But Saul ravaged the church, entering house by house and dragging out both men and women and committing them to prison.

1 Corinthians 4:12

We labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others partake of this right over you, should not we instead? Nevertheless, we have not used this right, but suffer all things, lest we might hinder the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18

What is my reward then? Truly that when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, so that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil. Laboring night and day so as not to be an expense to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

neither did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but we worked tirelessly and toiled night and day that we might not be a burden to any of you.