1 Corinthians 9:22 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 9:22 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

To the weak; - See the note at Romans 15:1 . To those weak in faith; scrupulous in regard to certain observances; whose consciences were tender and unenlightened, and who would be offended even...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to (q) all [men], that I might by all means save some. (q) In matters that are indifferent, which may be done or not do...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - 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 9:22 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

made . become. some . App-124.
1 Corinthians 9:22 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

22. To the weak I became as weak Now again he employs a general statement, in which he shows to what sort of persons he accomodated himself, and with what design. He judaized in the presence...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - 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 9:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. To the weak became I as weak - Those who were conscientiously scrupul...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

I am made all things— I am become, &c.
1 Corinthians 9:22 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. Gain the weak - i:e., establish, instead of being a stumblingbl...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - 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 9:22 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

To the weak. — We can scarcely take this (as some do) to refer to weak Christians, of whom he has spoken in 1 Corinthians 8 . The whole passage treats of the attitude which the Apostle assumed tow...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - 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 9:22 - 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 9:22 - 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 9:22 - 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 9:22 - 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 9:22 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

To the weak became I as weak ,.... That is, to weak Christians, who were weak in faith, and had not such clear knowledge of Gospel liberty, and therefore scrupled the eating of some sorts of meat, a...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 22. To the weak ] Not pressing upon them the austerities of...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - 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 9:22 - 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 9:22 - 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 9:22 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak; to those that I observed weak in knowledge and faith, who had not such a firm persuasion of the lawfulness of some things, (suppose circumc...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

'To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak. I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some. And I do all things for the gospel's sake, that I may be a joint partaker...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - 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 9:22 - Scofield Reference Notes

save ( See Scofield) - ( Romans 1:16 ).
1 Corinthians 9:22 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

The apostle Paul is here giving a description of the way in which he made everything help toward the fulfillment of his desire to be a faithful minister of Jesus Christ. He longed to be the means of...
1 Corinthians 9:22 - 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 9:22 - 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 9:22 - 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 9:22 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Devoted work for the sake of the Gospel:
1 Corinthians 9:22 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 10:33 ; 1 Corinthians 7:16 ; 1 Corinthians 8:13 ; 1 Corinthians 9:19 ; 2 Corinthians 11:29 ; Galatians 6:1 ; Romans 11:14 ; Romans 15:1
1 Corinthians 9:22 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

I became as weak — As if I had been scrupulous too. I became all things to all men — Accommodating myself to all, so far as I could consistent with truth and sincerity.

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:22 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:22 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:22 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:22 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Scofield Reference Notes

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 9:22 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 9:22 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 9:22 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:22 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes