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1 Corinthians 9

1 Cor. 9:17 KJV (With Strong’s)

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For
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
I do
prasso (Greek #4238)
to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from 4160, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally)
KJV usage: commit, deeds, do, exact, keep, require, use arts.
Pronounce: pras'-so
Origin: a primary verb
this thing
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
willingly
hekon (Greek #1635)
voluntary
KJV usage: willingly.
Pronounce: hek-own'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, I have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
a reward
misthos (Greek #3408)
pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad
KJV usage: hire, reward, wages.
Pronounce: mis-thos'
Origin: apparently a primary word
: but
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
against my will
akon (Greek #210)
unwilling
KJV usage: against the will.
Pronounce: ak'-ohn
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 1635
, a dispensation
oikonomia (Greek #3622)
administration (of a household or estate); specially, a (religious) "economy"
KJV usage: dispensation, stewardship.
Pronounce: oy-kon-om-ee'-ah
Origin: from 3623
o of the gospel is committed unto me
pisteuo (Greek #4100)
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
KJV usage: believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
Pronounce: pist-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4102
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Col. 1:25• 25of which *I* became minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given me towards you to complete the word of God, (Col. 1:25)

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Dispensation,
Rewards,
The Gospel

Cross References

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1 Chron. 28:9• 9And thou, Solomon my son, know the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searches all hearts, and discerns all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cut thee off for ever. (1 Chron. 28:9)
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1 Chron. 29:5,9,14• 5gold for things of gold, and silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work by the hands of artificers. And who is willing to offer to Jehovah this day?
 9And the people rejoiced because they offered willingly, for with perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
 14But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer willingly after this manner? for all is of thee, and of that which is from thy hand have we given thee. (1 Chron. 29:5,9,14)
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Neh. 11:2• 2And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem. (Neh. 11:2)
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Isa. 6:8• 8And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? And I said, Here am I; send me. (Isa. 6:8)
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2 Cor. 8:12• 12For if the readiness be there, a man is accepted according to what he may have, not according to what he has not. (2 Cor. 8:12)
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Philem. 14• 14but I have wished to do nothing without thy mind, that thy good might not be as of necessity but of willingness: (Philem. 14)
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1 Peter 5:2‑4• 2shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising oversight, not by necessity, but willingly; not for base gain, but readily;
 3not as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock.
 4And when the chief shepherd is manifested ye shall receive the unfading crown of glory. (1 Peter 5:2‑4)
have.
1 Cor. 3:8,14• 8But the planter and the waterer are one; but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
 14If the work of any one which he has built upon the foundation shall abide, he shall receive a reward. (1 Cor. 3:8,14)
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Matt. 10:41• 41He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive a righteous man's reward. (Matt. 10:41)
against.
Ex. 4:13‑14• 13And he said, Ah Lord! send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.
 14Then the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also behold, he goeth out to meet thee; and when he seeth thee he will be glad in his heart. (Ex. 4:13‑14)
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Jer. 20:9• 9And I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name: but it was in my heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones; and I became wearied with holding in, and I could not. (Jer. 20:9)
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Ezek. 3:14• 14And the Spirit lifted me up, and took me away; and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit, and the hand of Jehovah was strong upon me. (Ezek. 3:14)
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Jonah 1:3• 3But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of Jehovah; and he went down to Joppa, and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish, from the presence of Jehovah. (Jonah 1:3)
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Jonah 4:1‑3• 1And it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.
 2And he prayed unto Jehovah, and said, Ah, Jehovah, was not this my saying when I was yet in my country? Therefore I was minded to flee at first unto Tarshish; for I knew that thou art a gracious *God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving-kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
 3And now, Jehovah, take, I beseech thee, my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live. (Jonah 4:1‑3)
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Mal. 1:10• 10Who is there among you that would even shut the doors? and ye would not kindle fire on mine altar for nothing. I have no delight in you, saith Jehovah of hosts, neither will I accept an oblation at your hand. (Mal. 1:10)
dispensation.
1 Cor. 9:16• 16For if I announce the glad tidings, I have nothing to boast of; for a necessity is laid upon me; for it is woe to me if I should not announce the glad tidings. (1 Cor. 9:16)
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1 Cor. 4:1• 1Let a man so account of us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. (1 Cor. 4:1)
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Matt. 24:25• 25Behold, I have told you beforehand. (Matt. 24:25)
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Luke 12:42• 42And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give the measure of corn in season? (Luke 12:42)
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Gal. 2:7• 7but, on the contrary, seeing that the glad tidings of the uncircumcision were confided to me, even as to Peter that of the circumcision, (Gal. 2:7)
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Eph. 3:2‑8• 2(if indeed ye have heard of the administration of the grace of God which has been given to me towards you,
 3that by revelation the mystery has been made known to me, (according as I have written before briefly,
 4by which, in reading it, ye can understand my intelligence in the mystery of the Christ,)
 5which in other generations has not been made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the power of the Spirit,
 6that they who are of the nations should be joint heirs, and a joint body, and joint partakers of his promise in Christ Jesus by the glad tidings;
 7of which I am become minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me, according to the working of his power.
 8To me, less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, to announce among the nations the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of the Christ, (Eph. 3:2‑8)
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Phil. 1:17• 17but those out of contention, announce the Christ, not purely, supposing to arouse tribulation for my bonds. (Phil. 1:17)
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Col. 1:25• 25of which *I* became minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given me towards you to complete the word of God, (Col. 1:25)
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1 Thess. 2:4• 4but even as we have been approved of God to have the glad tidings entrusted to us, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who proves our hearts. (1 Thess. 2:4)
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1 Tim. 1:11‑13• 11according to the glad tidings of the glory of the blessed God, with which *I* have been entrusted.
 12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me power, that he has counted me faithful, appointing to ministry him
 13who before was a blasphemer and persecutor, and an insolent overbearing man: but mercy was shewn me because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief. (1 Tim. 1:11‑13)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with an administration.

W. Kelly Translation

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For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I have an administration entrusted to me.