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Even so did the Lord ordain that those who proclaim the gospel should live from the gospel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.