1 Corinthians 9:19

For while free of all men, to all men I subject myself, that the many I may gain.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 while preaching without expenses I may perform the annunciation of the Meshiha, and not abuse the power that is given to me in the gospel.

20And I become with the Jihudoyee as a Jihudoya, that the Jihudoyee I may gain; and with them who are under the law, I become as one under the law, that them who are under the law I may gain;

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Cross References

Matthew 20:26but it shall not be so among you; but whoever among you willeth to be great, let him be minister to you.

Romans 1:14that among you also I may have fruit as among the rest of the nations of the Javnoyee and Barbaroyee, the wise and the foolish,

Romans 15:2But let every one of us please his neighbour in good things as unto edification.

1 Corinthians 9:1Am I not a son of freedom? am I not an apostle? or have I not seen Jeshu Meshiha our Lord? or are not you my work in my Lord?

1 Corinthians 10:33As also I in every thing please all men, not seeking what is expedient for myself, but what is expedient for 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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