1 Corinthians 9:16
ContextNET © | For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason for boasting, because I am compelled to do this. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! |
NIV © | Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! |
NASB © | For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for I am under compulsion; for woe is me if I do not preach the gospel. |
NLT © | For preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn’t do it! |
MSG © | If I proclaim the Message, it's not to get something out of it for myself. I'm [compelled] to do it, and doomed if I don't! |
BBE © | For if I am a preacher of the good news, I have no cause for pride in this; because I am forced to do so, for a curse is on me if I do not. |
NRSV © | If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! |
NKJV © | For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! |
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NET © [draft] ITL | |
NET © | For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason for boasting, because I am compelled to do this. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! |
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