1 Corinthians 9:16

English Standard Version

16 For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! (Ac 4:20; Ac 9:6; Ro 1:14)

New International Version

16 For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

New International Reader’s Version

16 But when I preach the good news, I can’t boast. I have to preach it. How terrible it will be for me if I do not preach the good news!

King James Version

16 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!