1 Corinthians 9:16

though. if. App-118.

preach the gospel. App-121.

nothing to glory of. no (Greek. ou) (cause of) boasting (as in 1 Corinthians 9:15).

necessity. Gr . ananke. Compare 1 Corinthians 7:37.

is laid. lies. Greek. epikeimai. See Acts 27:20.

yea. The texts read "for".

if. App-118.

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¹⁶ 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!

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