1 Corinthians 9:18

Modern English Version

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.

Cross References

John 4:36

He who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit that leads to eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.

Acts 18:3

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

Romans 14:15

If your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food one for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I try to please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 3:8

Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

1 Corinthians 7:31

and those who use this world, as though they did not make full use of it. For the form of this world is passing away.

1 Corinthians 8:9

But take heed, lest by any means this liberty of yours becomes a stumbling block to those who are weak.

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 9:15

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.

1 Corinthians 9:17

So if I do this willingly, I have a reward, but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a commission.

2 Corinthians 4:5

For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you, or from others, even though we might have made demands as the apostles of Christ.