RKJNT(i)
14 In the same way the Lord ordained that those who preach the gospel should live by the gospel.
15 But I have used none of these things: nor am I writing these things that it should be done for me: for it would be better for me to die, than for any man to make my boast an empty one.
16 For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast about: for it is a necessity laid upon me; woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
17 If I do this willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a commission has been entrusted to me.
18 What is my reward then? That when I preach the gospel, I may offer the gospel without charge, not taking advantage of my rights in the gospel.