1 Corinthians 9:21

To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:21

BSB
To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law.
AKJV
To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
CPDV
To those who are under the law, I became as if I were under the law, (though I was not under the law) so that I might gain those who were under the law. To those who were without the law, I became as if I were without the law, (though I was not without the law of God, being in the law of Christ) so that I might gain those who were without the law.
ERV
to them that are without law, as without law, not being without law to God, but under law to Christ, that I might gain them that are without law.
NHEB
to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law.
SMT
To the lawless, as lawless, (not being lawless to God, but subject to the law to Christ,) that I might gain the lawless,

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:21

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 9:21
Summary
Paul respects boundaries while seeking conversions
Event
Adapting to gentile contexts
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching