^{14 Ref} Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the Gospel should live from the Gospel.

^{15 Ref} But I have used none of these things, and I don't write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather die, than that anyone should make my boasting void.

^{16 Ref} For if I preach the Gospel, I have nothing to boast about; for necessity is laid on me; but woe is to me, if I don't preach the Gospel.

^{17 Ref} For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

^{18 Ref} What then is my reward? That, when I preach the Gospel, I may present the Gospel of Christ without charge, so as not to abuse my authority in the Gospel.