1 Corinthians 9:15

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

I, however, have not availed myself of any of these rights. I am not saying this to secure such an arrangement for myself; indeed, I would far rather die-Nobody shall make my boast a vain one!

Cross References

Matthew 18:6

But, if any one puts a snare in the way of one of these lowly ones who believe in me, it would be best for him to be sunk in the depths of the sea with a great millstone hung round his neck.

Acts 18:3

And, since their trade was the same as his, he stayed and worked with them--their trade was tent-making.

Acts 20:24

But I count my life of no value to myself, if only I may complete the course marked out for me, and the task that was allotted me by the Lord Jesus--which was to declare the Good News of the Love of God.

Acts 20:33

I have never coveted any one's gold or silver or clothing.

Acts 20:34

You, yourselves, know that these hands of mine provided not only for my own wants, but for my companions also.

Acts 8:3

But Saul began to devastate the Church; he entered house after house, dragged out men and women alike, and threw them into prison.

1 Corinthians 4:12

We work hard, toiling with our own hands. We meet abuse with blessings, we meet persecution with endurance,

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others share in this right over you, do not we even more? Still we did not avail ourselves of this right. No, we endure anything rather than impede the progress of the Good News of the Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18

What is my reward, then? To present the Good News free of all cost, and so make but a sparing use of the rights which it gives me.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You will not have forgotten, Brothers, our labor and toil. Night and day we used to work at our trades, so as not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you God's Good News.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

Nor did we eat any one's bread without paying for it. Night and day, laboring and toiling, we used to work at our trades, so as not to be a burden upon any of you.