^{16 Ref} for if I may proclaim good news, it is no glorying for me, for necessity is laid upon me, and wo is to me if I may not proclaim good news;

^{17 Ref} for if willing I do this, I have a reward; and if unwillingly -- with a stewardship I have been entrusted!

^{18 Ref} What, then, is my reward? -- that proclaiming good news, without charge I shall make the good news of the Christ, not to abuse my authority in the good news;