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1 Corinthians 9:14-16
Christian Standard Bible
1 Corinthians 9:14-16
Christian Standard Bible
14 In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should earn their living by the gospel.(A)
15 For my part I have used none of these rights, nor have I written these things that they may be applied in my case. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast! 16 For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am compelled to preach[a]—and woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
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- 9:16 Lit because necessity is laid upon me
1 Corinthians 9:14-16
New International Version
1 Corinthians 9:14-16
New International Version
14 In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.(A)
15 But I have not used any of these rights.(B) And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me, for I would rather die than allow anyone to deprive me of this boast.(C) 16 For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach.(D) Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
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