1 Corinthians 9:16 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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! ”

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For though I preach the gospel ... - This, with the two following verses, is a very difficult passage, and has been very variously understood by interpreters. The general scope and purpose of the...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - 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 9:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

though . if. App-118. preach the gospel . App-121. nothing to glory of . no (Greek. ou) (cause of) boasting (as in 1 Corinthians 9:15 ). necessity . Gr . ananke. Compare 1 Corinthians 7:...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

16. For if I preach the gospel. To show how very important it was not to deprive himself of that ground of glorying, he intimates what would have happened, if he had simply discharged his mi...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 1965 PREACHING THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 9:16 . Woe is unto me, if I preach not the Gospel! RESPECTING men’s call to the ministerial office, it would be difficult to speak with any d...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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! For though I preach the Gospel - I have cause of glorying t...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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! Though I (if I simply) preach ... I have nothing to...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - 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 9:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of. — Better, For though I preach the gospel, I have no ground of boasting. St. Paul proceeds now to show how his maintenance by the Church...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - 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 9:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“Under Bondage to All” 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 Paul's one aim was to gain men. He uses the words repeatedly. To gain one more for his Lord, he would forego comfort, emolument, and well-earned r...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - 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 9:16 - 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 9:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For though I preach the Gospel, I have nothing to glory of ,.... The sense is not, that if he preached the Gospel in order for a livelihood, and to serve his private advantage, he should have no roo...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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! Ver. 16. I have nothing to glory of ] My glorying is, t...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - 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 9:16 - 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 9:16 - 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 9:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; though I do preach the gospel, yet I have no reason at all to glory; all that I have to glory in is, that I have preached it freely (whic...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - 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 9:16 - 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 9:16 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:16 It is a ministry of necessity that Christ calls for, that the world needs, that a revived Church supplies today. We need not ministers that may or that will, but ministers that...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - 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 9:16 - 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 9:16 - 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 9:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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!
1 Corinthians 9:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 26:16-20 ; Acts 4:20 ; Acts 9:15 ; Acts 9:6 ; Amos 3:8 ; Amos 7:15 ; Colossians 4:17 ; Isaiah 6:5 ; Jeremiah 1:17 ; Jeremiah 20:7 ; Jeremiah 20:9 ; Luke 9:62 ; Romans 1:14 ; Romans...

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:16 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:16 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 9:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 9:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge