1 Corinthians 9:18

of Christ . The texts omit.

without charge = without cost or expense. Greek. adapanos. Only here. Compare dapane , cost (Luke 14:28 ), and dapanao, spend (Luke 15:14 ).

that, &c . Literally unto (Greek. eis) my not abusing.

abuse = use to the full. See 1 Corinthians 7:31 .