1 Corinthians 9:19

for being free from all men, to all men I made myself servant, that the more I might gain;

Young's Literal 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, then, is my reward? — that proclaiming good news, without charge I shall make the good news of the Christ, not to abuse my authority in the good news;

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

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Cross References

Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life, And whoso is taking souls [is] wise.

Matthew 20:26but not so shall it be among you, but whoever may will among you to become great, let him be your ministrant;

Romans 1:14Both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to wise and to thoughtless, I am a debtor,

Romans 15:2for let each one of us please the neighbour for good, unto edification,

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

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