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1 Corinthians 9:16-18
English Standard Version
1 Corinthians 9:16-18
English Standard Version
16 For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For (A)necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward, but if not of my own will, I am still entrusted with (B)a stewardship. 18 What then is my reward? That in my preaching (C)I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.
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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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