1 Corinthians 9:17

New Testament • 7 words with Strong's data

"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."

Word-by-Word Analysis

For if I do this

דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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נָדַב

nâdab

H5068

to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously

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I have a

שַׁחַד

shachad

H7810

a donation (venal or redemptive)

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but if

קִרְאָה

qirʼâh

H7125

an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)

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my will a

οἰκονομία

oikonomía

G3622

administration (of a household or estate); specially, a (religious) "economy"

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of the

εὐαγγέλιον

euangélion

G2098

a good message, i.e. the gospel

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is

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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unto me

Key Terms in This Verse

dispensation G3622

οἰκονομία oikonomía

administration (of a household or estate); specially, a (religious) "economy"

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willingly H5068

נָדַב nâdab

to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously

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reward H7810

שַׁחַד shachad

a donation (venal or redemptive)

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committed H6213

עָשָׂה ʻâsâh

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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gospel G2098

εὐαγγέλιον euangélion

a good message, i.e. the gospel

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thing H1697

דָּבָר dâbâr

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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against H7125

קִרְאָה qirʼâh

an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)

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Cross References

Galatians 2:7 cross-reference

But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

1 Corinthians 3:8 cross-reference

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

1 Chronicles 28:9 cross-reference

And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the ...

Colossians 1:25 cross-reference

Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

Matthew 10:41 cross-reference

He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.

1 Chronicles 29:9 cross-reference

Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

Nehemiah 11:2 cross-reference

And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

Isaiah 6:8 cross-reference

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 cross-reference

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

1 Corinthians 4:1 cross-reference

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Jeremiah 20:9 cross-reference

Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay...

1 Chronicles 29:5 cross-reference

The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the ...

Ezekiel 3:14 cross-reference

So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me.

1 Corinthians 3:14 cross-reference

If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

Philemon 1:14 cross-reference

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

2 Corinthians 8:12 cross-reference

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

1 Corinthians 9:16 cross-reference

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!

Malachi 1:10 cross-reference

Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offer...

Matthew 24:25 cross-reference

Behold, I have told you before.

Jonah 1:3 cross-reference

But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with the...

Luke 12:42 cross-reference

And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

1 Chronicles 29:14 cross-reference

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

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