16 For though I preach the Gospel, I have nothing to rejoice of: for necessity is laid upon me, and woe is unto me, if I preach not the Gospel.

17 For if I do it willingly, I have a reward, but if I do it against my will, notwithstanding the dispensation is committed unto me.

18 What is my reward then? verily that when I preach the Gospel, I make the Gospel of Christ [a]free, that I abuse not mine authority in the Gospel.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 9:18 By taking nothing of them to whom I preach it.

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