1 Corinthians 9:19
For whereas I was free as to all, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
20And I became to the Jews, a Jew, that I might gain the Jews:
Cross References
Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the just man is a tree of life: and he that gaineth souls, is wise.
Matthew 20:26It shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be the greater among you, let him be your minister:
Romans 1:14To the Greeks and to the barbarians, to the wise and to the unwise, I am a debtor;
Romans 15:2Let every one of you please his neighbour unto good, to edification.
1 Corinthians 9:1Am not I free? Am not I an apostle? Have not I seen Christ Jesus our Lord? Are not you my work in the Lord?
1 Corinthians 10:33As I also in all things please all men, not seeking that which is profitable to myself, but to many, that 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 →