1 Corinthians 9:22 ESV

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

1 Corinthians 9:22. I am made all things— I am become, &c. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

22. gain the weak—that is, establish, instead of being a stumbling-block to inexperienced Christians (1 Corinthians 8:7) 1 Corinthians 8:7- :, "Weak in the faith." ALFORD thinks the "weak" are not Christians at all, for these have been already "won"; but those outside the Church, who are yet "without strength" to believe (1 Corinthians 8:7- :). But when "weak" Christians are by the condescending love of stronger brethren kept from falling from faith, they are well said to be "gained" or won. by... read more

Thomas Constable

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 9:22

The weak are those who have extremely sensitive consciences in the area of amoral practices (cf. 1 Corinthians 8:9) such as the Jews. Here the apostle meant unbelievers, as is clear from what he said about them. Paul accommodated himself to their scruples. This policy undoubtedly led some people to conclude that Paul was inconsistent. His superficial inconsistency really manifested a more fundamental consistency. He did everything amoral with a view to bringing people to the Savior. [Note: See... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Corinthians 9:22

9:22 events (c-28) Or 'by all means.' 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 9:22

(22) To the weak.—We can scarcely take this (as some do) to refer to weak Christians, of whom he has spoken in 1 Corinthians 8:0. The whole passage treats of the attitude which the Apostle assumed towards various classes outside the Christian Church, that he might gain them as converts. The words “I became,” which have introduced the various classes in 1 Corinthians 9:20, are here again repeated, and this passage seems to be an explanation and reiteration of what had gone before. “It was to 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

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

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 9:22

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Corinthians 9:22

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

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Corinthians 9:22

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

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

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

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