1 Corinthians 9:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But I have used none of these things - I have not urged and enforced this right. I have chosen to support myself by the labor of my own hands. This had been objected to him as a reason why he cou...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But I have used none of these things: (10) 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....
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9. This chapter is not a digression, and is not primarily concerned with a vindication of Paul's apostolic status and rights. He enforces his plea that the enlightened should not ride...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

neither have. written . and. wrote not (Greek. ou) . that . in order that. Greek. hina. unto . in (App-104.), i.e. in my case. better, &c . = well for me to die, rather. any man . Gre...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

15. Nor have I written these things As he might seem to be making it his aim, that in future a remuneration should be given him by the Corinthians, he removes that suspicion, and declares th...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. Neith...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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....
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(b) Food offered to Idols (ii) St. Paul's own Example St. Paul has appealed to the 'enlightened' converts at Corinth to give up for the sake of others a practice which they might otherwise have...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But I. — Again, after the assertion of the right, we have the statement that though he had vindicated the right by the highest and unquestionable authority of Christ Himself, the Apostle had not se...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 13 MAINTENANCE OF THE MINISTRY IN the preceding chapter Paul has disposed of the question put to him regarding meats offered in sacrifice to idols. He has taken occasion to point out that...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Rights and Their Surrender 1 Corinthians 9:1-15 Paul's claim to an equality with Peter and the other Apostles was violently disputed by his enemies at Corinth, because in several matters he dif...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The words, "my defence to them that examine me is this," reveal the opposition to him in Corinth. The two words, "defence" and "examine," are purely legal, and are in the language of the courts of ju...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(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. (1...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But I have used none of these things ,.... Either none of these arguments or reasons, for a minister's maintenance, taken from the reason of things, the law of Moses, the examples of the priests and...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ve...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But Though my right to a maintenance, as an apostle, be established by the precepts both of the law and of the gospel; I have used none of those things During my abode among you, as you well know...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Because of the lowliness and grace on the part of the apostle, such as chapter 8 shows in the consideration of his brethren, there were some who would use this as an occasion to belittle him. He made...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Devotedness. A. D. 57. 15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Though I have such a liberty to marry as well as others, and a liberty to demand a maintenance of those to whom I preach the gospel, yet I have done neither. Nor do I now write to that purpose, that...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Now Points Out That He Refuses To Use His Freedom In Any Way That Would Cause Young Christians To Be Led Astray. His Next Example Refers To His Not Receiving Gifts For His Ministry Among Them W...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 1 Corinthians 9:15 . Used .—As in 1 Corinthians 9:12 . “Have not availed myself of my right, nor urged upon you the Law of Moses and the Lord Christ’s command.” For Paul’s sensit...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:1 . Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my work in the Lord? Having illustrated the legal customs of the jews respecting meats, he intro...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Signs of apostleship Why should Paul, departing from his usual custom, speak here of himself and his claims? Undoubte...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Corinthians 9:1-46 The rights and the self denial of an apostle. 1 Corinthians 9:1-46 An apostle's right to maintenance. 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I not an apostle I a...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The duty of hearers:
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 4:12 ; 1 Corinthians 9:12 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:9 ; 2 Corinthians 11:9-12 ; 2 Corinthians 12:13-18 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:8 ; Acts 20:24 ; Acts 20:34 ; Acts 8:3 ; Matthew 18:6 ; P...
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

It were better for me to die than — To give occasion to them that seek occasion against me, 2 Corinthians 11:12 .

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 9:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes