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.”

"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." - 1 Corinthians 9:17
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What does 1 Corinthians 9:17 mean?

1 Corinthians 9:17 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "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." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the apostle Paul defends his right to…

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Willing Servanthood: The Heart of the Gospel Ministry

The Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9:17 serve as a reminder of the heart and intention behind our service to God. The verse reads: "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." This…

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A Prayer for Willing Service and Divine Reward

Heavenly Father, Humbly we come before Your holy presence, seeking Your guidance and strength as we meditate on the meaning of 1 Corinthians 9:17. In this verse, the Apostle Paul proclaims, "For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a…

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