1 Corinthians 9:17

For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward. But if I do it unwillingly, I am entrusted with a responsibility.

biblegateway 1Co 9:17

If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.

biblegateway 1Co 9:17

For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

biblegateway 1Co 9:17

If I were doing this of my own free will, then I would deserve payment. But God has chosen me and given me this sacred trust, and I have no choice.

biblegateway 1Co 9:17

If this was my own idea of just another way to make a living, I'd expect some pay. But since it's [not] my idea but something solemnly entrusted to me, why would I expect to get paid?

SABDAweb 1Co 9:17

But if I do it gladly, I have a reward; and if not, I am under orders to do it.

bibleoremus 1Co 9:17

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission.

biblegateway 1Co 9:17

For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a stewardship.

biblegateway 1Co 9:17