1 Corinthians 9:15

1 Corinthians 9:15 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me, for I would rather die than allow anyone to deprive me of this boast.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

15But I have used none of these things. And I have not written these things so that it will be done so in my case; for it would be better for me to die than that. No one shall make my boast an empty one!

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

15But I have used none of these things. And I am not writing these things so that it will be done so in my case; for it would be better for me to die than have any man make my boast an empty one.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

15But I have used none of these privileges, nor am I writing this [to suggest] that any such provision be made for me now. For it would be better for me to die than to have anyone deprive me of my 9:15 Paul was not bragging, but rejoicing because he could support himself as a tradesman while he ministered.boast [in this matter of financial support].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

15But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

15But I haven’t used any of those rights. And I’m not writing because I hope you will do things like that for me. I would rather die than allow anyone to take away my pride in my work.

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