1 Corinthians 9:19New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
For though I am free from all [men], I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
For though I be free from all [men], yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
For though I was free from all [men], I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
For though I was free from all [men], I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
For though I am free from all [men], yet I have made myself servant to all, that I might gain the more.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
For being free from all, I have made myself bondman to all, that I might gain the most [possible].
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
For, though free from all, unto all, myself, I enslaved,that, the larger number, I might win:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
for being free from all men, to all men I made myself servant, that the more I might gain;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
For whereas I was free as to all, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
For though I bee free from all men, yet haue I made my selfe seruant vnto all men, that I might winne the moe.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
For though I bee free from all men, yet haue I made my selfe seruant vnto all, that I might gaine the more.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
Because I am free from all these things, I have served all men that I may gain many.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
For while free of all men, to all men I subject myself, that the many I may gain.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
Being free from them all, I have made myself servant to every man; that I might gain many: |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
though I be
5607 {5607} Primeὤνon{oan}
The feminine, the neuter and the present participle of G1510; being.
z5752 <5752> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 186
free
1658 {1658} Primeἐλεύθεροςeleutheros{el-yoo'-ther-os}
Probably from the alternate of G2064; unrestrained (to go at pleasure), that is, (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (generally) exempt (from obligation or liability).
from
1537 {1537} Primeἐκek{ek}
A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literally or figuratively; direct or remote).
all
3956 {3956} Primeπᾶςpas{pas}
Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
[ men], yet have I made
y1402 [1402] Standardδουλόωdouloo{doo-lo'-o}
From G1401; to enslave (literally or figuratively).
z0 <0000> Grammar The original word in the Greek or Hebrew is translated by more than one word in the English. The English translation is separated by one or more other words from the original.
myself
y1683 [1683] Standardἐμαυτοῦemautou{em-ow-too'}
Genitive, dative and accusative of a compound of G1700 and G0846; of myself.
servant
1402 {1402} Primeδουλόωdouloo{doo-lo'-o}
From G1401; to enslave (literally or figuratively).
z5656 <5656> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 2319
x1683 (1683) Complementἐμαυτοῦemautou{em-ow-too'}
Genitive, dative and accusative of a compound of G1700 and G0846; of myself.
unto all,
3956 {3956} Primeπᾶςpas{pas}
Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
that
2443 {2443} Primeἵναhina{hin'-ah}
Probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result).
I might gain
2770 {2770} Primeκερδαίνωkerdaino{ker-dah'-ee-no}
From G2771; to gain (literally or figuratively).
z5661 <5661> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792) Count - 512
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
more.
4119 {4119} Primeπλειῶνpleion{pli'-own}
Comparative of G4183; more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion. |
1 Corinthians 9:19
_ _ free from all men that is, from the power of all men.
_ _ gain the more that is, as many of them (“all men”) as possible. “Gain” is an appropriate expression in relation to a “reward” (1 Thessalonians 2:19, 1 Thessalonians 2:20); he therefore repeats it frequently (1 Corinthians 9:20-22). |
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
_ _ The apostle takes occasion from what he had before discoursed to mention some other instances of his self-denial and parting with his liberty for the benefit of others.
_ _ I. He asserts his liberty (1 Corinthians 9:19): Though I be free from all men. He was free-born, a citizen of Rome. He was in bondage to none, nor depended upon any for his subsistence; yet he made himself a servant to all, that he might gain the more. He behaved as a servant; he laboured for their good as a servant; he was careful to please, as a servant to his master; he acted in many cases as if he had no privileges; and this that he might gain the more, or make the more converts to Christianity. He made himself a servant, that they might be made free.
_ _ II. He specifies some particulars wherein he made himself a servant to all. He accommodated himself to all sorts of people. 1. To the Jews, and those under the law, he became a Jew, and as under the law, to gain them. Though he looked on the ceremonial law as a yoke taken off by Christ, yet in many instances he submitted to it, that he might work upon the Jews, remove their prejudices, prevail with them to hear the gospel, and win them over to Christ. 2. To those that are without the law as without law that is, to the Gentiles, whether converted to the Christian faith or not. In innocent things he could comply with people's usages or humours for their advantage. He would reason with the philosophers in their own way. And, as to converted Gentiles, he behaved among them as one that was not under the bondage of the Jewish laws, as he had asserted and maintained concerning them, though he did not act as a lawless person, but as one who was bound by the laws of Christ. He would transgress no laws of Christ to please or humour any man; but he would accommodate himself to all men, where he might do it lawfully, to gain some. Paul was the apostle of the Gentiles, and so, one would have thought, might have excused himself from complying with the Jews; and yet, to do them good, and win them over to Christ, he did, in innocent things, neglect the power he had to do otherwise, and conformed to some of their usages and laws. And though he might, by virtue of that character, have challenged authority over the Gentiles, yet he accommodated himself, as much as he innocently might, to their prejudices and ways of thinking. Doing good was the study and business of his life; and, so that he might reach this end, he did not stand on privileges and punctilios. 3. To the weak he became as weak, that he might gain the weak, 1 Corinthians 9:22. He was willing to make the best of them. He did not despise nor judge them, but became as one of them, forbore to use his liberty for their sake, and was careful to lay no stumbling-block in their way. Where any, through the weakness of their understanding, or the strength of their prejudices, were likely to fall into sin, or fall off from the gospel into heathen idolatry, through his use of his liberty, he refrained himself. He denied himself for their sakes, that he might insinuate into their affections, and gain their souls. In short, he became all things to all men, that he might by all means (all lawful means) gain some. He would not sin against God to save the soul of his neighbour, but he would very cheerfully and readily deny himself. The rights of God he could not give up, but he might resign his own, and he very often did so for the good of others.
_ _ III. He assigns his reason for acting in this manner (1 Corinthians 9:23): This I do for the gospel's sake, and that I may be partaker thereof with you; that is, for the honour of Christ, whose the gospel is, and for the salvation of souls, for which it was designed, and that he and they might communicate in the privileges of it, or partake together of them. For these ends did he thus condescend, deny himself as to his liberty, and accommodate himself to the capacities and usages of those with whom he had to do, where he lawfully might. Note, A heart warmed with zeal for God, and breathing after the salvation of men, will not plead and insist upon rights and privileges in bar to this design. Those manifestly abuse their power in the gospel who employ it not to edification but destruction, and therefore breathe nothing of its spirit. |
1 Corinthians 9:19
I made myself the servant of all I acted with as self denying a regard to their interest, and as much caution not to offend them, as if I had been literally their servant or slave. Where is the preacher of the gospel who treads in the same steps? |
- I be:
1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
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- I made:
1 Corinthians 10:33 Even as I please all [men] in all [things], not seeking mine own profit, but the [profit] of many, that they may be saved. Matthew 20:26-28 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; ... Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. John 13:14-15 If I then, [your] Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. ... For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Romans 1:14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please [his] neighbour for [his] good to edification. 2 Corinthians 4:5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. Galatians 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
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- that:
1 Corinthians 9:20-22 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; ... To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all [men], that I might by all means save some. 1 Corinthians 7:16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save [thy] husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save [thy] wife? Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise. Matthew 18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. Romans 11:14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation [them which are] my flesh, and might save some of them. 1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 2 Timothy 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. James 5:19-20 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; ... Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, [be] in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
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