1 Corinthians 9:16-18

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁶ You see, if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast about, because an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! ¹⁷ If I do this as a volunteer, I receive compensation. But if not, I have been entrusted with a responsibility as a steward. ¹⁸ What then is my compensation? To present the gospel of Christ^[a] free of charge when I preach it, instead of making use of the right I have when I preach the gospel.