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.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's apostolic rights: is he not free? Has he not seen the Lord? Is not his work in the Lord? Those who work in the temple get their food from the temple. But Paul has not used these rights so …
Other Translations
For though I was free from all men, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.
for being free from all men, to all men I made myself servant, that the more I might gain;
For though I was free from all men, I made myself a servant to all, so that more might have salvation.
Cross References
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if …
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life …
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou …