1 Corinthians 9:17
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“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.”
εἰ
If, whether, that. Ei. Scripture's great conditionals hinge on this word, framing promises, warnings, and tests of faith. If you confess, if you believe, if you remain. The ifs of God are invitations, not uncertainties.
ἑκών
willingly
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ἑκών
Willing, voluntary, of one's own accord. Hekōn. Paul declared he preached the gospel willingly, not under compulsion. Obedience offered freely carries a weight that duty alone never can. Choose it.
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πράσσω
I do,
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πράσσω
to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from G4160 (ποιέω), which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally)
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μισθός
a reward
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μισθός
Wages, reward, pay. Misthos. Behold I am coming quickly and My reward is with Me. Following Jesus comes with a reward. Not payment for works but the gift of His presence forever.
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ἔχω
I have;
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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οἰκονομία
a stewardship
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οἰκονομία
Stewardship, management, administration. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others faithfully administering God's grace.
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πιστεύω
I have been entrusted with.
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πιστεύω
I have been entrusted with.
To believe, to trust, to have faith. Pisteuo. Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved. Believing is more than intellectual agreement. It is a transfer of trust to Jesus.
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