¹⁵ But I have not used any of these rights.^(A) And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me, for I would rather die than allow anyone to deprive me of this boast.^{(B) 16} For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach.^(C) Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! ¹⁷ If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward;^(D) if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.^{(E) 18} What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge,^(F) and so not make full use of my rights^(G) as a preacher of the gospel.

Paul’s Use of His Freedom

¹⁹ Though I am free^(H) and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone,^(I) to win as many as possible.^(J)