1 Corinthians 9:19

For being free from all, I rendered myself servant to all, that I may gain the more.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

18Then what is my reward? that preaching the gospel, I may render the gospel free from charge, in order that I may not use my right in the gospel.

20And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I may gain the Jews; to those under the law, as under the law, not myself being under law, that I may gain those under the law;

Read all of 1 Corinthians 9

Cross References

Matthew 20:26It shall not be so among you; but whosoever may wish to be great among you, shall be your servant;

Romans 1:14I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the barbarians; both to the wise, and the unwise:

Romans 15:2Let each of us please his neighbor in that which is good, unto edification;

1 Corinthians 9:1Am I not free? am I not an apostle? have I not seen the Lord Jesus? are you not my work in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 10:33as I also please all in all things, seeking not 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 Corinthians 9:19