1 Corinthians 9:19
For when I was a free man to all, I made myself the servant of all, so that I might gain all the more.
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In Context
20And so, to the Jews, I became like a Jew, so that I might gain the Jews.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the just one is the tree of life. And whoever receives souls is wise.
Matthew 20:26It shall not be this way among you. But whoever will want to be greater among you, let him be your minister.
Romans 1:14To the Greeks and to the uncivilized, to the wise and to the foolish, I am in debt.
Romans 15:2Each one of you should please his neighbor unto good, for edification.
1 Corinthians 9:1Am I not free? Am I not an Apostle? Have I not seen Christ Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?
1 Corinthians 10:33just as I also, in all things, please everyone, not seeking what is best for myself, but what is best for many others, so 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 →