1Cor 9:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16 : Paul explains that preaching the gospel is not something he can boast about. Necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:16 ). He must preach because it is his calling from the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:17 ). He is not free to stop; it is his duty.

‏ 1 Corinthians 9:16

v. 16: Paul explains that preaching the gospel is not something he can boast about. Necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:16 ^a). He must preach because it is his calling from the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:17 ^b). He is not free to stop; it is his duty.