1 Corinthians 9:16-18 For if I preach the gospel, there is no boasting to me; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I may not preach the gospel.

Godbey⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁶ For if I preach the gospel, there is no boasting to me; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I may not preach the gospel. ¹⁷ For if I do this willingly, I have a reward: but if unwillingly, I have been intrusted with a dispensation. ¹⁸ Then what is my reward? that preaching the gospel, I may render the gospel free from charge, in order that I may not use my right in the gospel.