1 Corinthians 9:23
New International Version
I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.

New Living Translation
I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.

English Standard Version
I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.

Berean Standard Bible
I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

Berean Literal Bible
Now I do all things on account of the gospel, that I might become a fellow partaker with it.

King James Bible
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.

New King James Version
Now this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I may be partaker of it with you.

New American Standard Bible
I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it.

NASB 1995
I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it.

NASB 1977
And I do all things for the sake of the gospel, that I may become a fellow partaker of it.

Legacy Standard Bible
So I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it.

Amplified Bible
And I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings along with you.

Christian Standard Bible
Now I do all this because of the gospel, so that I may share in the blessings.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now I do all this because of the gospel, so I may become a partner in its benefits.

American Standard Version
And I do all things for the gospel's sake, that I may be a joint partaker thereof.

Contemporary English Version
I do all this for the good news, because I want to share in its blessings.

English Revised Version
And I do all things for the gospel's sake, that I may be a joint partaker thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I do all this for the sake of the Good News in order to share what it offers.

Good News Translation
All this I do for the gospel's sake, in order to share in its blessings.

International Standard Version
I do all this for the sake of the gospel in order to have a share in its blessings.

Majority Standard Bible
I do this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

NET Bible
I do all these things because of the gospel, so that I can be a participant in it.

New Heart English Bible
Now I do all things for the sake of the Good News, that I may be a joint partaker of it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker of it with you.

Weymouth New Testament
And I do everything for the sake of the Good News, that I may share with my hearers in its benefits.

World English Bible
Now I do this for the sake of the Good News, that I may be a joint partaker of it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I do this because of the good news, that I may become a fellow-partaker of it;

Berean Literal Bible
Now I do all things on account of the gospel, that I might become a fellow partaker with it.

Young's Literal Translation
And this I do because of the good news, that a fellow-partaker of it I may become;

Smith's Literal Translation
And this I do on account of the good news, that I might become a partaker of it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I do all things for the gospel's sake: that I may be made partaker thereof.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I do everything for the sake of the Gospel, so that I may become its partner.

New American Bible
All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it.

New Revised Standard Version
I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker of it.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I have done this so that I might be a partaker of The Gospel.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may share its benefits with you.

Godbey New Testament
But I do all these things for the sake of the gospel, that I may be its fellow-partaker.

Haweis New Testament
And this I do for the gospel?s sake, that I may be a partaker of it with you.

Mace New Testament
and I do all for the gospel's sake, that I may share in the benefits thereof.

Weymouth New Testament
And I do everything for the sake of the Good News, that I may share with my hearers in its benefits.

Worrell New Testament
And I am doing all things for the Gospel's sake, that I may become a partaker thereof with others.

Worsley New Testament
And this I do for the sake of the gospel, that I may be a fellow partaker of it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul the Servant to All
22To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings. 24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.…

Cross References
Philippians 1:18
What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

2 Timothy 2:10
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

1 Corinthians 10:33
as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.

2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

1 Corinthians 1:21
For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

2 Corinthians 12:15
And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Mark 16:15
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Romans 15:16
to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Colossians 1:28-29
We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. / To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

1 Thessalonians 2:4
Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.


Treasury of Scripture

And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.

for.

1 Corinthians 9:12
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

Mark 8:35
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.

2 Corinthians 2:4
For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.

that.

1 Corinthians 9:25-27
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible…

2 Timothy 2:6
The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

Hebrews 3:1,14
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; …

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1 Corinthians 9
1. He shows his liberty;
7. and that the minister ought to receive a living by the Gospel;
15. yet that himself has of his own accord abstained,
18. to be neither chargeable unto them,
22. nor offensive unto any, in matters indifferent.
24. Our life is like unto a race.














I do all this
This phrase reflects the Apostle Paul's intentional and sacrificial actions. The Greek word for "do" here is "ποιῶ" (poió), which implies a continuous, deliberate effort. Paul is emphasizing his commitment to his mission. Historically, Paul’s life was marked by relentless dedication to spreading the gospel, often at great personal cost. His actions were not random but were purposefully aligned with his calling as an apostle.

for the sake of the gospel
The term "gospel" comes from the Greek "εὐαγγέλιον" (euangelion), meaning "good news." In the historical context of the early church, the gospel was the transformative message of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. Paul’s life was centered around this message, which he believed was the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16). His actions were motivated by a desire to advance this message, reflecting a deep understanding of its eternal significance.

so that I may share
The Greek word for "share" is "συγκοινωνός" (synkoinōnos), which means a participant or partner. Paul is expressing his desire to be a co-participant in the blessings of the gospel. This reflects a communal aspect of the Christian faith, where believers are not only recipients of grace but also active participants in the mission of the church. Historically, this underscores the early Christian community's emphasis on fellowship and shared mission.

in its blessings
The word "blessings" in Greek is "εὐλογία" (eulogia), which can mean praise, blessing, or benefit. Paul is referring to the spiritual and eternal benefits that come from living out and spreading the gospel. In the scriptural context, these blessings are both present and future, encompassing the joy of seeing lives transformed and the eternal reward promised to those who faithfully serve Christ. This reflects a deep-seated hope and assurance in the promises of God, which motivated Paul and should inspire believers today to live with the same dedication and purpose.

(23) And this I do . . .--Better, And all things I do for the gospel's sake: such being the reading of the best MSS. Here a new thought is introduced. From them for whom he labours, the Apostle turns for a moment to himself. After all, the highest reward even an Apostle can have is to be a sharer in that common salvation which has been brought to light by the gospel. With argument and illustration, St. Paul had vigorously and unflinchingly maintained the dignity and rights of his office. The pathetic words with which he now concludes show that in defending the dignity of his Apostolate he had not been forgetful of that personal humility which every Christian minister feels more and more deeply in proportion as he realises the greatness of his office.

Verse 23. - And this I do. The better reading is, and I do all things. For the gospel's sake. This is a wider feeling than even "for the elect's sakes" of 2 Timothy 2:10. With you. The "you" is not expressed in the original, where we only have "a fellow partaker [συγκοινωνὸς, Romans 11:17] of it." But the word illustrates the deep humility of the apostle.

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Greek
I do
ποιῶ (poiō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

all [this]
Πάντα (Panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

for the sake of
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

gospel,
εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.

so that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

I may share
γένωμαι (genōmai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

in its [blessings].
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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