For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to evangelize—not with clever words, so that the cross of Christ will not be emptied of its effect.

but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles.

In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should earn their living by the gospel.

For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because an obligation is placed on me. And woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

What then is my reward? To preach the gospel and offer it free of charge and not make full use of my authority in the gospel.

The cup of blessing that we give thanks for, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ?

gave thanks, broke it, and said, “This is My body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.”

Therefore, whether it is I or they, so we proclaim and so you have believed.