Cross References 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. John 4:36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages and gathereth fruit unto life everlasting: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. Acts 18:3 And because he was of the same trade, he remained with them and wrought. (Now they were tentmakers by trade.) 1 Corinthians 3:8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth, are one. And every man shall receive his own reward, according to his own labour. 1 Corinthians 7:31 And they that use this world, as if they used it not. For the fashion of this world passeth away. 1 Corinthians 9:12 If others be partakers of this power over you, why not we rather? Nevertheless, we have not used this power: but we bear all things, lest we should give any hindrance to the gospel of Christ. 1 Corinthians 9:15 But I have used none of these things. Neither have I written these things, that they should be so done unto me: for it is good for me to die rather than that any man should make my glory void. 1 Corinthians 9:17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation is committed to me. 2 Corinthians 11:7 Or did I commit a fault, humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached unto you the Gospel of God freely? 2 Corinthians 12:13 For what is there that you have had less than the other churches but that I myself was not burthensome to you? Pardon me this injury. 2 Corinthians 12:14 Behold now the third time I am ready to come to you and I will not be burthensome unto you. For I seek not the things that are yours, but you. For neither ought the children to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 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. when. 1 Corinthians 9:6,7 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to do this? . . . 1 Corinthians 10:33 As I also in all things please all men, not seeking that which is profitable to myself but to many: that they may be saved. 2 Corinthians 4:5 For we preach not ourselves, but Jesus Christ our Lord: and ourselves your servants through Jesus. 2 Corinthians 11:7-9 Or did I commit a fault, humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached unto you the Gospel of God freely? . . . 2 Corinthians 12:13-18 For what is there that you have had less than the other churches but that I myself was not burthensome to you? Pardon me this injury. . . . 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others. 2 Thessalonians 3:8,9 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing: but in labour and in toil we worked night and day, lest we should be chargeable to any of you. . . . that I. 1 Corinthians 7:31 And they that use this world, as if they used it not. For the fashion of this world passeth away. 1 Corinthians 8:9 But take heed lest perhaps this your liberty become a stumblingblock to the weak. Romans 14:15 For if, because of thy meat, thy brother be grieved, thou walkest not now according to charity. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. Context The Rights of an Apostle…17For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation is committed to me. 18What is my reward then? That preaching the gospel, I may deliver the gospel without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. 19For whereas I was free as to all, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more.… Lexicon Whatτίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. then οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. my μού (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. reward? μισθός (misthos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3408: (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad. That ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. in preaching the gospel εὐαγγελιζόμενος (euangelizomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2097: From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. I may offer θήσω (thēsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. [it] εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. free of charge, ἀδάπανον (adapanon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 77: Without expense, for which nothing has to be paid. Costless, i.e. Gratuitous. and so εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. use up καταχρήσασθαι (katachrēsasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strong's Greek 2710: To use to the full, use up. From kata and chraomai; to overuse, i.e. Misuse. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. rights ἐξουσίᾳ (exousia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [preaching] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [it]. εὐαγγελίῳ (euangeliō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. Additional Translations 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. What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel, I should offer the gospel free of charge, so as not to use up my right in the gospel. What is my reward then? Truly that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. 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. What is the reward then that I have? That in announcing the glad tidings I make the glad tidings costless [to others], so as not to have made use, as belonging to me, of my right in [announcing] the glad tidings. 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. 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. What are my wages then? The very fact that the Good News which I preach will cost my hearers nothing, so that I cannot be charged with abuse of my privileges as a Christian preacher. 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. 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