1 Corinthians 9:17

The Rights of an Apostle

16Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!17If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.18What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.

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Berean Standard Bible
If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.
American Standard Version (1901)
For if I do this of mine own will, I have a reward: but if not of mine own will, I have a stewardship intrusted to me.
Bible in Basic English
But if I do it gladly, I have a reward; and if not, I am under orders to do it.
Douay-Rheims 1899
For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation is committed to me:
Free Bible Version
If I'm doing this work because of my own choice, then I have a reward. But if it wasn't my choice, and an obligation was placed on me,
Geneva Bible 1599
For if I do it willingly, I haue a reward, but if I do it against my will, notwithstanding the dispensation is committed vnto me.
King James (Authorized) Version
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.
Plain English Version
But suppose I got this job just because I wanted it, then I will want some pay for it. But no, it wasn’t like that. I’m just doing what God told me to do.
Translation for Translators
If I had decided by myself to proclaim it, God would reward me. But I did not decide by myself to do that. I am simply doing the work that God entrusted to me.
Unlocked Literal Bible
For if I do this willingly, I have a reward. But if not willingly, I still have a responsibility that was entrusted to me.
Noah Webster Bible
For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed to me.
World English Bible
For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.
Young's Literal Translation
for if willing I do this, I have a reward; and if unwillingly — with a stewardship I have been entrusted!