1 Corinthians 9:19

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:19

BSB

Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

AKJV

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant to all, that I might gain the more.

CPDV

For when I was a free man to all, I made myself the servant of all, so that I might gain all the more.

ERV

For though I was free from all men, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.

NHEB

For though I was free from all, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.

SMT

For being free from all, I have subjected myself to all, that I might gain the more.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 9:19

ForG1063ConjunctionthoughIbeG5607Verb freeG1658Adjective fromG1537Preposition allG3956AdjectivemenyethaveImadeG1402Noun Masculine myselfG1683 servantG1402Noun MasculineuntoallG3956Adjective thatG2443ConjunctionImightgainG2770VerbthemoreG4119Adjective

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:19

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 9:19

Summary

Paul enslaves himself to win converts

Event

Adopting servant posture

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD