As a matter of free choice. Here again we see Paul contrasting himself with the false teacher who was a "self-appointed apostle." Paul emphasizes that he is a slave of Christ, only doing his duty. Therefore he had no reason to boast about it (compare Luke 17:7-10). [Don't read too much into what Paul says. The special circumstances at Corinth called for special action. Paul did receive money for his work (2 Corinthians 11:8), but he would not accept one cent from the Corinthian church. See note on 1 Corinthians 9:15.]

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