1 Corinthians 9:18

The Rights of an Apostle

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
What 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.
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.
Bible in Basic English
What then is my reward? This, that when I am giving the good news, I may give it without payment, not making use of my rights as a preacher of the good news.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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.
Free Bible Version
then what reward do I have? It's the opportunity to share the good news without charging for it, not demanding my rights as a worker for the good news.
Geneva Bible 1599
What is my reward then? verely that when I preach the Gospel, I make the Gospel of Christ free, that I abuse not mine authoritie in ye Gospel.
King James (Authorized) Version
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.
Plain English Version
And I’m very happy when I can give everyone that good news for nothing. That is like my pay. You see, it is all right for me to ask them for those things. I know that. But I don’t do it.
Translation for Translators
So perhaps you wonder what my reward is. [RHQ] I will tell you. When I proclaim the good message about Christ, I do not ask people for financial help. It makes me very happy not to ask for help, and being happy is the reward I get. I do not want to use the rights that I have when I proclaim the gospel.
Unlocked Literal Bible
What then is my reward? That when I preach, I may offer the gospel without charge and so not take full use of my right in the gospel.
Noah Webster Bible
What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my power in the gospel.
World English Bible
What then is my reward? That when I preach the Good News, I may present the Good News of Christ without charge, so as not to abuse my authority in the Good News.
Young's Literal Translation
What, then, is my reward? — that proclaiming good news, without charge I shall make the good news of the Christ, not to abuse my authority in the good news;