15. I have not used any of these rights, however, nor do I write this that it be done so in my case. I would rather die. Certainly no one is going to nullify my boast.
16. If I preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it!
17. If I do so willingly, I have a recompense, but if unwillingly, then I have been entrusted with a stewardship.
18. What then is my recompense? That, when I preach, I offer the gospel free of charge so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.