1 Corinthians 9:17

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If I preach because I want to, I get a reward. If I preach because I have to, I’m only doing my duty.

Cross References

Galatians 2:7

It was just the opposite! They recognized that I had been trusted with the task of preaching the good news to the Gentiles, just as Peter had been trusted with preaching to the Jews.

1 Corinthians 3:8

The one who plants and the one who waters have the same goal, and the Lord will give each of them a reward for their work.

Colossians 1:25

God appointed me to serve the church and bring the entire word of God to you.

1 Corinthians 4:1

So here’s how you should think of us. We’re servants of Christ who’ve been trusted with the mysteries God has shown us.

Matthew 10:41

If someone welcomes a prophet because they’re a prophet, that person will receive a prophet’s reward. If someone welcomes a godly person because they’re godly, that person will receive a godly person’s reward.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

No, we speak as people God has approved and entrusted with the good news. We’re not trying to please people; we’re trying to please God, who tests our hearts.

1 Corinthians 3:14

If what a person has built doesn’t burn up, God will give them a reward for their work.

Philemon 1:14

But I didn’t want to do anything without your agreement. Any favor you do for me must be done because you want to do it, not because you have to. Maybe

2 Corinthians 8:12

Do you really want to give? Then your gift will be measured by what you have, not by what you don’t.

1 Corinthians 9:16

I’m not bragging about preaching the good news. I have to preach the good news—woe to me if I don’t!

Luke 12:42

The Lord answered, “Suppose a master gives one of his servants the job of giving the other servants their food at the right time, as a faithful and wise manager.

Matthew 24:25

See, I’ve told you ahead of time.

John 4:36

Even now people are being hired to gather a crop for eternal life, so that the one who planted and the one who will gather can rejoice together.

1 Corinthians 9:18

So what reward do I get? Here’s my reward: being able to offer the good news free of charge, without claiming all my rights as a person who preaches the good news.