1 Corinthians 9:17-19

Expanded Bible

¹⁷ If I preach ·because it is my own choice [voluntarily], I have a reward. But if I preach ·and it is not my choice to do so [without volunteering], I am ·only doing the duty that was given to me [^Lentrusted with a stewardship/responsibility]. ¹⁸ So what ·reward [payment; wages] do I get? Only this: that when I tell the ·Good News [Gospel] I can offer it ·freely [free of charge]. I do not ·use [take advantage of; or misuse] my full rights in ·my work of preaching the Good News [^Lthe Gospel].

¹⁹ I am free and belong to no one. But I make myself a slave to all people to win as many as I can.