1 Corinthians 9:17

What is my reward then?.... None at all, I have none to expect, hope for, or claim, in a way of debt; I am a servant intrusted by my Lord with the Gospel, and an unprofitable one I am; I do, at most…

For if I do this thing willingly - If I preach so as to show that my heart is in it; that I am not compelled, If I pursue such a course as to show that I prefer it to all other employments. If Paul…

For if I do this thing willingly - If I be a cordial co-operator with God, I have a reward, an incorruptible crown, Co1 9:25. Or, if I freely preach this Gospel without being burthensome to any, I…

Here he tells them that he had, notwithstanding, waived his privilege, and lays down his reason for doing it.

I. He tells them that he had neglected to claim his right in times past: I have used none…

For if I do this thing willingly Whether St Paul did his work willingly or unwillingly, he could not escape his responsibility. He had been chosen (Act 9:15; Act 13:2; Rom 1:5; Rom 15:16; Gal 1:15-16;…