1 Corinthians 9:17-19 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed to me.… Rev. T. Hancocks, of Chatham, formerly a Pastors' College student, relates the following reminiscence of Mr. Spurgeon, introduced by the late president into one of his lectures to his students, and which is particularly interesting in the light of his last will and testament: Men sometimes say, "Spurgeon's making a good thing of it." To which I reply, "You are perfectly right, for I serve a Master who is no niggard, but who rewards me daily with both hands." But if they mean that I am saving money — well, they will know when I'm gone. I give away all I can get, and could wisely use more. Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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