1 Corinthians 9:18

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

What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
What then is my reward? That, when I preach the Good News, I may present the Good News of Christ without charge, so as not to abuse my authority in the Good News.
World English Bible (WEB)
What{G5101} is{G2076}{(G5748)} my{G3427} reward{G3408} then{G3767}? Verily that{G2443}, when I preach the gospel{G2097}{(G5734)}, I may make{G5087}{(G5661)} the gospel{G2098} of Christ{G5547} without charge{G77}, that{G1519} I abuse{G2710}{(G5664)} not{G3361} my{G3450} power{G1849} in{G1722} the gospel{G2098}.
Strong's King James
(18) what then is my reward? So that when I'm proclaiming good news I may place the good news, free of charge to not make full use of my authoritative right in the good news.
The F.O.G*
[18] What then is my reward? That I can offer the gospel free of charge, not using my rights in preaching it.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
What, then, is my reward?—that proclaiming good news, without charge I shall make the good news of the Christ, not to abuse my authority in the good news;
Young's Literal Translation

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