고린도전서 9:20 KRV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Apostolic freedom 9:19-23The extent to which the apostle was willing to lay aside his rights comes out in this pericope. Since Paul chose not to receive pay for his ministry in Corinth, he was free from the restrictions that patronage might impose. This left him free to become the slave of all. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 9:20

It was the apostle’s custom to follow Jewish ways when he was in the company of Jews. He did so to make them receptive to him and his message rather than antagonistic (cf. Acts 21:20-26). He did not do this because he felt obligated to keep the Mosaic Law. He did not feel obligated to do so (Romans 6:14). The salvation of Jews was his objective in observing Jewish laws and customs, many of which dealt with abstaining from certain foods (cf. 1 Corinthians 8:13). He had circumcised Timothy at... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

(b) Food offered to Idols(ii) St. Paul’s own ExampleSt. Paul has appealed to the ’enlightened’ converts at Corinth to give up for the sake of others a practice which they might otherwise have had no hesitation in indulging. He now strengthens this appeal by pointing to his own example of self-denial. As an Apostle he had the right to maintenance from the Church, but had refrained from exercising it, lest he might be suspected of preaching for gain.Since his opponents declared that he maintained... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Corinthians 9:20

(20) And unto the Jews I became as a Jew.—This and the following verses are a categorical explanation of the previous statements. They show in detail both how he became the slave of all and the reward he had in view in doing so.For example, of St. Paul’s conformity to Jewish law, see Acts 16:3; Acts 18:18; Acts 20:6; Acts 21:26.To them that are under the law. . . .—Better, To them that are under the Law, as under the Law, not being myself under the Law. These last words are found in all the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

1 Corinthians 9:15 You find these heroic words in 1 Corinthians 9:15 . I purposely cut the text short here, and leave every man to fill up the concluding sentence for himself. Paul tells us the reason, but Paul's reason may not be ours. We have a great principle laid down here, and it is for each man in his own sphere and in his own way to apply that principle. I want every man who is here to take this as a motto, a living principle, a perpetual rule of life. 'It were better for me to die than... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 9:1-23

Chapter 13MAINTENANCE OF THE MINISTRYIN 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 in matters morally indifferent Christian men will consider the scruples of weak, and prejudiced, and superstitious people. He has inculcated the duty of accommodating ourselves to the consciences of less enlightened persons, if we can do so without violating our own. For his own part, he is prepared,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

6. Paul’s Gracious Example. CHAPTER 9 1. The Apostle’s rights. (1 Corinthians 9:1-14 ). 2. He waives his rights for the Gospel’s sake. (1 Corinthians 9:15-23 ). 3. The race-course and the crown. (1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ). The great principle laid down in the previous chapter to forego one’s Christian liberty, the Apostle Paul enforced by his own example. He was an Apostle and had seen the Lord Jesus, from whom he had received his apostleship (Galatians 1:1 ). From the second verse we learn... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Corinthians 9:20

9:20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the {p} law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;(p) The word "law" in this place must be limited to the ceremonial Law. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

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 no arrogant show of his liberty or of his authority as an apostle, as did "false apostles" (2 Corinthians 11:13-20); and evidently some, on this account, moved by fleshly vanity, dared to question whether he were an apostle at all. Behind this was the subtle enmity of Satan; for in order to... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY AND ITS ABUSE The Christian church was composed largely of Gentiles, who, when they were pagans, worshipped idols, with animal sacrifices and feasts in the idols’ temples. Having become Christians, their practices were discontinued, though pagan neighbors might occasionally invite them, in a social way, to join in such feasts. The question had arisen as to their Christian liberty to accept such invitations. A “liberal” party in the church not only favored it, but indeed... read more