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
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then …
But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not …
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for …
Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word …
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this …
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord: and …
The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to …
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and …
Behold, I have told you before.