Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 9:19

1 Corinthians chapter 9 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.18What then is my reward? That, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, so as not to use to the full my right in the gospel.

v.19This passage

v.20And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, not being myself under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 15:2

    Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.

  • Matthew 18:15

    And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

  • Galatians 5:1

    For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:33

    even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.

  • 2 Timothy 2:10

    Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

  • 1 Timothy 4:16

    Take heed to thyself, and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.