1 Corinthians 9:17

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

If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} if{G1487} I do{G4238}{(G5719)} this thing{G5124} willingly{G1635}, I have{G2192}{(G5719)} a reward{G3408}: but{G1161} if{G1487} against my will{G210}, a dispensation{G3622} of the gospel is committed unto me{G4100}{(G5769)}.
Strong's King James
(17) For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward but if it's unwillingly believing in my stewardship,
The F.O.G*
[17] If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward. But even if it were against my will, I'm still entrusted with this sacred responsibility.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for if willing I do this, I have a reward; and if unwillingly—with a stewardship I have been entrusted!
Young's Literal Translation

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