1 Corinthians 9:15

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But I have not made use of any of these rights, and I am not writing this to make it happen for me. I would rather die than let anyone deprive me of my reason for boasting.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But I have used none of these things, nor have I written these things that it should be done so to me; for it would be better for me to die than that anyone should make my boasting void.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But I have used none of these things: and I write not these things that it may be so done in my case; for [it were] good for me rather to die, {G2570} than that any man should make my glorifying void.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    But I have vsed none of these thinges. Nether wrote I these thinges that it shuld be so done vnto me. For it were better for me to dye the yt eny man shnld take this reioysinge from me.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But I haue vsed none of these thinges. Nether wryte I therof, that it shulde be done so vnto me: for I had rather dye, the that eny man shulde brynge my reioysinge to naughte.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But I haue vsed none of these things: neither wrote I these things, that it should be so done vnto me: for it were better for me to die, then that any man should make my reioycing vaine.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But I haue vsed none of these thinges. Neuerthelesse, I wrote not these thinges, that it shoulde be so done vnto me: For it were better for me to die, then that any man should make my reioycing vayne.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for [it were] better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But I have used none of these things, and I don't write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather die, than that anyone should make my boasting void.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And I have used none of these things; neither did I write these things that it may be so done in my case, for `it is' good for me rather to die, than that any one may make my glorying void;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But I have used none of these things: and I write not these things that it may be so done in my case; for `it were' good for me rather to die, than that any man should make my glorifying void.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But I have used none of these things: and I write not these things that it may be so done in my case; for [it were] good for me rather to die, than that any man should make my glorifying void.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But I have not made use of any of these things: and I am not writing this in the hope that it may be so for me: for it would be better for me to undergo death, than for any man to make this pride of mine of no effect.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    But I have used none of these things, and I don't write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather die, than that anyone should make my boasting void.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing these things so that something will be done for me. In fact, it would be better for me to die than– no one will deprive me of my reason for boasting!

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 18:3 : 3 Since they were of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked with them, for they were tentmakers by trade.
  • 1 Cor 9:12 : 12 If others have this right to receive from you, shouldn’t we have it even more? But we have not used this right. Instead, we endure all things so that we will not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.
  • 2 Cor 11:9-9 : 9 And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept and will continue to keep myself from being a burden to you in any way. 10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia. 11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! 12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.
  • Matt 18:6 : 6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
  • Acts 8:3 : 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
  • Acts 20:24 : 24 'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'
  • Acts 20:34 : 34 You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and those of my companions.
  • 1 Cor 4:12 : 12 We work hard with our own hands. When we are insulted, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it.
  • Phil 1:20-23 : 20 My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed in anything, but that with all boldness, now as always, Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful labor for me. Yet I do not know what I shall choose. 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better;
  • 1 Thess 2:9 : 9 Surely you remember, brothers and sisters, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
  • 2 Thess 3:8 : 8 We did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it. Instead, we worked with toil and hardship night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.
  • 2 Cor 12:13-18 : 13 For in what way were you less favored than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong! 14 Look, I am ready to come to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. For I do not seek what is yours, but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. 15 And I will most gladly spend and be utterly spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I to be loved less? 16 But be that as it may, I did not burden you. Rather, being crafty, I caught you with deceit. 17 Did I take advantage of you through any of those I sent to you? 18 I urged Titus to go, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow the same steps?

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Cor 9:16-19
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    16For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am compelled to do so. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

    17If I do this willingly, I have a reward. But if unwillingly, I am simply entrusted with a responsibility.

    18What then is my reward? It is that when I preach the gospel, I may offer it free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.

    19For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to everyone, so that I might win more of them.

  • Rom 15:17-18
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    17Therefore, I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.

    18I will not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done.

  • Acts 20:24
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    24'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'

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    30If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.

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    14But as for me, may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

  • 2 Cor 12:1
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    23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

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    9And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept and will continue to keep myself from being a burden to you in any way.

    10As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.

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    31I face death every day—yes, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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    10Therefore, I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

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    74%

    12If others have this right to receive from you, shouldn’t we have it even more? But we have not used this right. Instead, we endure all things so that we will not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

  • 1 Cor 9:27
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    27Rather, I discipline my body and bring it under control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

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    1Indeed, concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.

  • 1 Cor 9:14
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    14In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

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    12And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.

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    5I do not consider myself in any way inferior to these 'super-apostles.'

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    8Even if I boast a little more about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

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    7Did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?

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    33I have not coveted anyone’s silver, gold, or clothing.

  • Gal 1:10-11
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    10For am I now trying to win the approval of people, or of God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

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  • Phil 1:20-22
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    20My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed in anything, but that with all boldness, now as always, Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

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    16I repeat, let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then tolerate me as you would a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

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  • 1 Cor 9:3
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    3This is my defense to those who examine me.

  • Rom 15:20
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    20It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.

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    12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

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    6We did not seek glory from people, neither from you nor from others.

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    30because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for what was lacking in your service to me.