1 Corinthians 9:17

17If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.

17For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a commission nonetheless.

17For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

17For if I do this work 9:17 Paul did not seek his call to minister, he was chosen by a sovereign act of God.of my own free will, then I have a reward; but if it is not of my will [but by God’s choosing], I have been entrusted with a [sacred] stewardship.

17If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

17If I preach because I want to, I get a reward. If I preach because I have to, I’m only doing my duty.