¹⁴ In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.^(A)

¹⁵ But I have not used any of these rights.^(B) And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me, for I would rather die than allow anyone to deprive me of this boast.^{(C) 16} For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach.^(D) Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! ¹⁷ If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward;^(E) if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.^{(F) 18} What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge,^(G) and so not make full use of my rights^(H) as a preacher of the gospel.