1 Corinthians 9:19

For being free from all, I have made myself bondman to all, that I might gain the most [possible].

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

18What is the reward then that I have? That in announcing the glad tidings I make the glad tidings costless [to others], so as not to have made use, as belonging to me, of my right in [announcing] the glad tidings.

20And I became to the Jews as a Jew, in order that I might gain the Jews: to those under law, as under law, not being myself under law, in order that I might gain those under law:

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Cross References

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

Matthew 20:26It shall not be thus amongst you, but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your servant;

Romans 1:14I am a debtor both to Greeks and barbarians, both to wise and unintelligent:

Romans 15:2Let each one of us please his neighbour with a view to what is good, to edification.

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

1 Corinthians 10:33Even as *I* also please all in all things; not seeking my own profit, but that of the 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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