1 Corinthians 9:17

Translation Comparison (18 available)

Original Language Text
greek
εἰ γὰρ ἑκὼν τοῦτο πράσσω, μισθὸν ἔχω· εἰ δὲ ἄκων, οἰκονομίαν πεπίστευμαι.
English Translation
For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I am entrusted with a stewardship.

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 I do this of mine own will, I have a reward: but if not of mine own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

But if I do it gladly, I have a reward; and if not, I am under orders to do it.

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

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation is committed to me:

For though I was free from all men, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.

then what reward do I have? It's the opportunity to share the good news without charging for it, not demanding my rights as a worker for the good news.

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

For if I do it willingly, I haue a reward, but if I do it against my will, notwithstanding the dispensation is committed vnto 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.

for if I do this willingly, I have a reward; and if unwillingly—I have been entrusted with a stewardship!

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.

If I were doing this on my own initiative, I would deserve payment. But I have no choice, for God (Elohim) has given me this sacred trust.

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed to me.

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

for if willing I do this, I have a reward; and if unwillingly -- with a stewardship I have been entrusted!