And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
1 Corinthians 9:18 - King James Version - American Edition What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition What then is the [actual] reward that I get? Just this: that in my preaching the good news (the Gospel), I may offer it [absolutely] free of expense [to anybody], not taking advantage of my rights and privileges [as a preacher] of the Gospel. American Standard Version (1901) What then is my reward? That, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, so as not to use to the full my right in the gospel. Common English Bible What reward do I get? That when I preach, I offer the good news free of charge. That’s why I don’t use the rights to which I’m entitled through the gospel. Catholic Public Domain Version And what, then, would be my reward? So, when preaching the Gospel, I should give the Gospel without taking, so that I may not misuse my authority in the Gospel. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version What is my reward then? That preaching the gospel, I may deliver the gospel without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. |
And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: (for by their occupation they were tentmakers.)
But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died.
even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
and they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling-block to them that are weak.
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.
For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.