1 Corinthians 9:18
“What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For though I be free from all men,.... As an apostle, being in the highest office in the church, he had none superior to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
What is my reward then? - What is the source of my reward? or what is there in my conduct that will show that I am…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That I abuse not my power - I am inclined to think that καταχρησασθαι is to be understood here, not in the sense of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 9:15-18
Here he tells them that he had, notwithstanding, waived his privilege, and lays down his reason for doing it.
I. He…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
What is my reward then? Literally, wages (see last verse). Either (1) as in our version, the preaching the Gospel…
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