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1 Corinthians 9

1 Corinthians 9:20

Paul the Servant to All · 1 Corinthians 9:19–23
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Translations

Modern
To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law.
Traditional
And 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;
Literal
And I became to the Jews as a Jew, so that I might gain the Jews; to those under the law, as under the law (myself not being under the law), so that I might gain those under the law;
Latin
Et factus sum Judæis tamquam Judæus, ut Judæos lucrarer:

Original

Greek
English
To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law.

Notes

1 Corinthians 9:19–23

Paul puts himself in the humble position of a servant in the household. He shows how much he was willing to change his lifestyle and behavior to match the people he preached to, in order to bring them to Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:1–27

Continuing the argument from 8:1, Paul shares personal examples of giving up his rights to help others (see study note on 1 Corinthians 8:1–11:1).

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Circumcision Conscience Covering of the Head First Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Christian Minister: Tact of Cultural Diversity Diplomacy: General Scriptures Concerning Evil in Supporting Himself Expediency: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Selfishness: Ministers should be Devoid of Tact in Preaching Unselfishness: General Scriptures Concerning