1 Corinthians 9:17
King James Version
6 Jun 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.”
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)
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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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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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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εἰ
If
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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ἑκών
willingly
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ἑκών
voluntary
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