1 Corinthians 9:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. ”

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

To them that are without law - To the Gentiles, who have not the law of Moses; see the note at Romans 2:12 , note at Romans 2:14 . As without law - Not practicing the special rites and cere...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - 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 9:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

without law . Greek. anomos. App-128. Here used in the sense of Romans 2:12 ; Romans 2:14 . under the law . Greek. ennomos. See Acts 19:39 .
1 Corinthians 9:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

21. Though not without law to God. He wished by this parenthesis to soften the harshness of the expression, for it might. have seemed harsh at first view to have it said, that he had come...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 1966 THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF CHRISTIAN LIBERTY 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 . Though I be free from all men, yet hare I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. And unto th...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. To them that are without law - The Gentiles, wh...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

That I might gain them that are without law— This refers to the Gentiles not yet converted to Christianity.
1 Corinthians 9:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. To them ... without law - i:e., without...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - 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 9:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

To them that are without law — i.e., the heathen. St. Paul adapted himself to their habits and mode of thought when necessary. He quoted from their literature ( Acts 17:28 ); he based an argument...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - 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 9:21 - 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 9:21 - 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 9:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(19) For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. (20) And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are und...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

COMPREHENSIVE CHRISTIANITY ‘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; … and this...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

To them that are without law, as without law ,.... Meaning the Gentiles, who, though they were not without the law of nature, nor without many good civil laws, by which the more cultivated and civil...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. Ver. 21. That I might gain them ] A metapho...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

To the Jews I became as a Jew Conforming myself in all things to their manner of living, so far as I could with innocence. And, inasmuch as in the preceding chapter the apostle directed the Corinth...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - 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 9:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Devotedness. A. D. 57. 19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; It is manifest by the opposition of them that are without law, mentioned in this verse, to them under the law, mentioned in the former verse, that as by the latter the Jews are understo...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

In Fact He Puts Everything Into His Work Of Winning Men For Christ (9:19-26) 'For though I was free from all men, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more. And to the Jews...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - 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 9:21 - Scofield Reference Notes

without The expression is peculiar and might be literally rendered, "not lawless toward God, but inlawed to Christ." See "Law (of Christ)," ( Galatians 6:2 ); ( 2 John 1:5 ). It is anoth...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - 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 9:21 - 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 9:21 - 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 9:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Devoted work for the sake of the Gospel:
1 Corinthians 9:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 7:19-22 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:1 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:2 ; Acts 15:28 ; Acts 16:4 ; Acts 21:25 ; Ephesians 6:1-3 ; Galatians 2:12-14 ; Galatians 2:3 ; Galatians 2:4 ; Galatians 3:...
1 Corinthians 9:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To them that are without the law — The heathens. As without the law — Neglecting its ceremonies. Being not without the law to God — But as much as ever under its moral precepts. Under the law to Ch...

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:21 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Scofield Reference Notes

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 9:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes