1 Corinthians 9:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

of Christ. The texts omit.

without charge. without cost or expense. Greek. adapanos. Only here. Compare dapane, cost (Luke 14:28), and dapanao, spend (Luke 15:14).

that, &c. Literally unto (Greek. eis) my not abusing.

abuse. use to the full. See 1 Corinthians 7:31.

1 Corinthians 9:18

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.