1 Corinthians 9:19

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

King James Version

In Context

18What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

20And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

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Cross References

Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

Matthew 20:26But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

Romans 1:14I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

Romans 15:2Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

1 Corinthians 9:1Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 10:33Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 9:16-19

The Apostle's Devotedness. ( a. d. 57.) 15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is… Read the whole commentary →

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