1 Corinthians 9:19

For though I was free from all, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.

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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 then is my reward? That when I preach the Good News, I may present the Good News of Christ without charge, so as not to abuse my authority in the Good News.

20To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain those who are under the law;

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Cross References

Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.

Matthew 20:26It shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.

Romans 1:14I am debtor both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to the wise and to the foolish.

Romans 15:2Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.

1 Corinthians 9:1Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Haven’t I seen Jesus Christ, our Lord? Aren’t you my work in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 10:33even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit 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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