2 Corinthians 2:12

And when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.

and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

So setting sail from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and on the day following to Neapolis;

If others share this authority over you, do we not more? Nevertheless, we did not use this authority, but we endure all things so that we will cause no hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

So also the Lord directed those who proclaim the gospel to get their living from the gospel.

For if I proclaim the gospel, I have nothing to boast, for I am under compulsion. For woe is me if I do not proclaim the gospel.

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing,

And we have sent along with him the brother whose praise in the things of the gospel is throughout all the churches.

Because of the proven character given by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and for the generosity of your fellowship toward them and toward all,

For we are not overextending ourselves, as if we did not reach you, (for we were the first to come even as far as you in the gospel of Christ),

Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I proclaimed the gospel of God to you without charge?