9:15 9:15

1 Corinthians 9:16

9:17 9:17

Bible Versions

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
For {G1063} though {G1437} I preach the gospel {G2097}, I {G3427} have {G2076} nothing {G3756} to glory of {G2745}: for {G1063} necessity {G318} is laid upon {G1945} me {G3427}; yea {G1161}, woe {G3759} is {G2076} unto me {G3427}, if {G3362} I preach {G2097} not {G3362} the gospel {G2097}!
For I can’t boast merely because I proclaim the Good News — this I do from inner compulsion: woe is me if I don’t proclaim the Good News!
Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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