1 Corinthians 9:20

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;

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:20

BSB

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.

AKJV

And to 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;

CPDV

And so, to the Jews, I became like a Jew, so that I might gain the Jews.

ERV

And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, not being myself under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

NHEB

To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, not being myself under the law, that I might gain those who are under the law;

SMT

And I was to the Jews as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to them under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them under the law;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 9:20

AndG2532ConjunctionuntotheJewsG2453AdjectiveIbecameG1096Verb asG5613AdverbaJewG2453Adjective thatG2443ConjunctionImightgainG2770VerbtheJewsG2453AdjectivetothemthatareunderG5259PrepositionthelawG3551Noun Masculine asG5613Adverb underG5259PrepositionthelawG3551Noun Masculine thatG2443ConjunctionImightgainG2770VerbthemthatareunderG5259PrepositionthelawG3551Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:20

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 9:20

Summary

Paul adapts identity to reach different audiences

Event

Adopting various identities

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD