1 Corinthians 9:16
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 9
“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!”1 Corinthians 9:16
What Does 1 Corinthians 9:16 Mean?
1 Corinthians 9:16 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 9, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 9:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 17:10“So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.”Jeremiah 20:9“Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.”John 15:16“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”Acts 4:20“For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”Romans 1:14“I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.”Colossians 4:17“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.”Luke 9:62“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”Acts 26:16“But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;”1 Corinthians 4:1“Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.”Amos 3:8“The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?”Romans 4:2“For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.”Acts 9:6“And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.”Acts 9:15“But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:”Romans 15:17“I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.”1 Peter 5:2“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;”Exodus 6:30“And Moses said before the LORD, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?”Isaiah 6:5“Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.”Amos 7:15“And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.”Jonah 1:3“But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.”Matthew 25:16“Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.”
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