1 Corinthians 9:17
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.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's apostolic rights: is he not free? Has he not seen the Lord? Is not his work in the Lord? Those who work in the temple get their food from the temple. But Paul has not used these rights so …
Other Translations
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.
for if willing I do this, I have a reward; and if unwillingly--with a stewardship I have been entrusted!
But if I do it gladly, I have a reward; and if not, I am under orders to do it.
Cross References
And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.
And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? …
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and …
The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to …
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord: and …
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this …
And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then …
Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word …
So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my …