1 Corinthians 9:19
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 9
“For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.”1 Corinthians 9:19
What Does 1 Corinthians 9:19 Mean?
1 Corinthians 9:19 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 9, verse 19 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Servanthood, and Freedom.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 9:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 5:13“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”Matthew 23:11“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”1 Corinthians 9:22“To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.”Proverbs 11:30“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.”Matthew 18:15“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”1 Corinthians 10:24“Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.”Mark 10:43“But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:”Romans 15:2“Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.”Matthew 17:27“Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.”John 13:14“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.”1 Corinthians 10:29“Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?”1 Corinthians 10:33“Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.”James 5:19“Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;”Matthew 20:26“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”Acts 21:21“And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.”1 Timothy 4:16“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”1 Corinthians 9:1“Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?”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;”2 Timothy 2:10“Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”2 Corinthians 4:5“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.”
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