1Cor 9:16 | RWP | e4.org | For if I preach ( εαν γαρ ευαγγελιζωμα ). Third class condition, supposable case. Same construction in verse ( εαν μη ). For necessity is laid upon me ( αναγκη γαρ μο επικειτα ). Old verb, lies upon me (dative case μο ). Jesus had called him ( , ; .; ). He could do no other and deserves no credit for doing it. Woe is me ( ουα γαρ μο ). Explaining the αναγκη (necessity). Paul had to heed the call of Christ that he had heard. He had a real call to the ministry. Would that this were the case with every modern preacher.

‏ 1 Corinthians 9:16

For if I preach ( εαν γαρ ευαγγελιζωμα ). Third class condition, supposable case. Same construction in verse 16 ( εαν μη ).

For necessity is laid upon me ( αναγκη γαρ μο επικειτα ). Old verb, lies upon me (dative case μο ). Jesus had called him (Ac 9:6, 15; Ga 1:15f.; Ro 1:14). He could do no other and deserves no credit for doing it.

Woe is me ( ουα γαρ μο ). Explaining the αναγκη (necessity). Paul had to heed the call of Christ that he had heard. He had a real call to the ministry. Would that this were the case with every modern preacher.