1 Corinthians 9:23

1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 9

“And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.”1 Corinthians 9:23

What Does 1 Corinthians 9:23 Mean?

1 Corinthians 9:23 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 9, verse 23 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (17)

These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 9:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Mark 8:35“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.”Mark 10:29“And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,”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.”Hebrews 3:1“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”1 Corinthians 9:25“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”2 Timothy 2:6“The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.”Philippians 1:7“Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.”Galatians 2:5“To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.”Hebrews 3:14“For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;”1 John 1:3“That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.”2 John 1:2“For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.”1 Corinthians 4:6“And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.”1 Corinthians 4:15“For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.”2 Corinthians 2:4“For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.”Colossians 1:12“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:”1 Corinthians 9:12“If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.”1 Peter 5:1“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:”

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