Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleIf my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. Young's Literal Translation for if willing I do this, I have a reward; and if unwillingly—with a stewardship I have been entrusted! King James Bible For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation [of the gospel] is committed unto me. Greek Ifεἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. my πράσσω (prassō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4238: To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. [preaching] τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. [is] voluntary, ἑκὼν (hekōn) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1635: Willing, willingly, voluntarily. Of uncertain affinity; voluntary. I have ἔχω (echō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. a reward. μισθὸν (misthon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3408: (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad. But δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. [it is] not voluntary, ἄκων (akōn) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 210: Unwilling, generally used where English would express by an adverb: unwillingly. Unwilling. I am [still] entrusted with πεπίστευμαι (pepisteumai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. [a] responsibility. οἰκονομίαν (oikonomian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3622: Management of household affairs, stewardship, administration. From oikonomos; administration; specially, a 'economy'. |