Quotes about Service
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings?
— 1 Corinthians 9:13
In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.
— 1 Corinthians 9:14
But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.
— 1 Corinthians 9:15
Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
— 1 Corinthians 9:16
If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.
— 1 Corinthians 9:17
What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.
— 1 Corinthians 9:18
Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
— 1 Corinthians 9:19
I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
— 1 Corinthians 9:23
No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.
— 1 Corinthians 10:24
as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.
— 1 Corinthians 10:33
There are different ministries, but the same Lord.
— 1 Corinthians 12:5
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
— 1 Corinthians 12:7