ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Cor 9:15–16
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1 Cor 9:15–16

9:15, 16 no ground for boasting. As the rest of the passage makes clear, Paul considered that he could hardly boast about preaching since he was compelled by God’s will to preach. So his ground for boasting (his “reward”) is that he preaches free of charge (v. 18), and he will not allow anyone to take this away from him.