1 Corinthians 9:17 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For if I do this thing willingly - If I preach so as to show that my heart is in it; that I am not compelled, If I pursue such a course as to show that I prefer it to all other employments. If Pa...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9. This chapter is not a digression, and is not primarily concerned with a vindication of Paul's apostolic status and rights. He enforces his plea that the enlightened should not ride...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

do . practise. Greek. prasso. See John 3:20 . willingly . being willing. Greek. hekon. Only here and Romans 8:20 . against my will . being unwilling. Greek. akon . Only here. a dispensa...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

17. For if I do this thing willingly By reward here is meant what the Latins term operae pretium , recompense for labor, (495) and what he had previously termed glorying Others, h...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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 - If I be a cordial co-operator with G...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But if against my will, &c.— But if I do it merely because I am obliged to it, I only discharge an office which is committed to me: 1 Corinthians 9:18 . For what then shall I be rewarded?—I...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. Translate, 'If [as is the case: ei ( G1487 ) prassoo ( G4...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(b) Food offered to Idols (ii) St. Paul's own Example St. Paul has appealed to the 'enlightened' converts at Corinth to give up for the sake of others a practice which they might otherwise have...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward. — The previous words, “Yea, woe is unto me if I preach not the gospel,” are a parenthesis; and now the writer proves the truth of his assertion —...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 13 MAINTENANCE OF THE MINISTRY IN the preceding chapter Paul has disposed of the question put to him regarding meats offered in sacrifice to idols. He has taken occasion to point out that...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“Under Bondage to All” 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 Paul's one aim was to gain men. He uses the words repeatedly. To gain one more for his Lord, he would forego comfort, emolument, and well-earned r...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The words, "my defence to them that examine me is this," reveal the opposition to him in Corinth. The two words, "defence" and "examine," are purely legal, and are in the language of the courts of ju...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(15) But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. (1...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For if I do this thing willingly ,.... That is, not freely and without receiving anything for preaching, without seeking any temporal profits and advantages; nor in pure love to Christ, and the good...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 17. I have a reward ] Yet not earned, but of free grace, God c...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But Though my right to a maintenance, as an apostle, be established by the precepts both of the law and of the gospel; I have used none of those things During my abode among you, as you well know...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Because of the lowliness and grace on the part of the apostle, such as chapter 8 shows in the consideration of his brethren, there were some who would use this as an occasion to belittle him. He made...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Devotedness. A. D. 57. 15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward; if I who have a liberty to take a maintenance for my labour in the gospel, yet notwithstanding preach it freely, out of a free and cheerf...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Now Points Out That He Refuses To Use His Freedom In Any Way That Would Cause Young Christians To Be Led Astray. His Next Example Refers To His Not Receiving Gifts For His Ministry Among Them W...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 1 Corinthians 9:15 . Used .—As in 1 Corinthians 9:12 . “Have not availed myself of my right, nor urged upon you the Law of Moses and the Lord Christ’s command.” For Paul’s sensit...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:1 . Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my work in the Lord? Having illustrated the legal customs of the jews respecting meats, he intro...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - The Biblical Illustrator

Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Signs of apostleship Why should Paul, departing from his usual custom, speak here of himself and his claims? Undoubte...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Corinthians 9:1-46 The rights and the self denial of an apostle. 1 Corinthians 9:1-46 An apostle's right to maintenance. 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I not an apostle I a...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

His boasting is not of his preaching:
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 28:9 ; 1 Chronicles 29:14 ; 1 Chronicles 29:5 ; 1 Chronicles 29:9 ; 1 Corinthians 3:14 ; 1 Corinthians 3:8 ; 1 Corinthians 4:1 ; 1 Corinthians 9:16 ; 1 Peter 5:2-4 ; 1 Thessalo...
1 Corinthians 9:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Willingly — He seems to mean, without receiving anything. St. Paul here speaks in a manner peculiar to himself. Another might have preached willingly, and yet have received a maintenance from the C...

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:17 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:17 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 9:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes