1 Corinthians 9:16

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For if I preach the Good News, I have nothing to boast about; for necessity is laid on me; but woe is to me, if I don’t preach the Good News.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} though{G1437} I preach the gospel{G2097}{(G5735)}, I{G3427} have{G2076}{(G5748)} nothing{G3756} to glory of{G2745}: for{G1063} necessity{G318} is laid upon{G1945}{(G5736)} me{G3427}; yea{G1161}, woe{G3759} is{G2076}{(G5748)} unto me{G3427}, if{G3362} I preach{G2097} not{G3362} the gospel{G2097}{(G5735)}!
Strong's King James
(16) For if I proclaim good news, I have nothing to boast of for I'm placed by obligation because woe is me if I don't proclaim the good news!
The F.O.G*
[16] Yet preaching the gospel isn't something I can boast about – I'm compelled to do it! Woe to me if I don't preach the gospel!
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for if I may proclaim good news, it is no glorying for me, for necessity is laid upon me, and woe is to me if I may not proclaim good news;
Young's Literal Translation

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