1 Corinthians 9:16 Greek Word Analysis

15	though	ἐὰν	g1437
8	For	γάρ	g1063
17	I preach	εὐαγγελίζωμαι,	g2097
3	nothing	οὐκ	g3756
14	have	ἐστὶν	g2076
13	I	μοι	g3427
6	to glory of	καύχημα·	g2745
7	necessity	ἀνάγκη	g318
8	For	γάρ	g1063
13	I	μοι	g3427
10	is laid upon	ἐπίκειται·	g1945
11	woe	οὐαὶ	g3759
12	yea	δέ	g1161
13	I	μοι	g3427
14	have	ἐστὶν	g2076
15	though	ἐὰν	g1437
16		μὴ	g3361
17	I preach	εὐαγγελίζωμαι,	g2097

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

American Standard Version (ASV)

For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For if I am a preacher of the good news, I have no cause for pride in this; because I am forced to do so, for a curse is on me if I do not.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For if I announce the glad tidings, I have nothing to boast of; for a necessity is laid upon me; for it is woe to me if I should not announce the glad tidings.

World English Bible (WEB)

For if I preach the Gospel, I have nothing to boast about; for necessity is laid on me; but woe is to me, if I don't preach the Gospel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for if I may proclaim good news, it is no glorying for me, for necessity is laid upon me, and wo is to me if I may not proclaim good news;