Bible Commentary

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 26. not as uncertainly ] i.e. with no definite object, but “looking to some goal,” as St Chrysostom observes, and that goal the salvation of himself and others. so fight I ] The Christian career is not merely … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:26”

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. 25. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things ] The temperance of which the Apostle speaks was no light matter. For ten months … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:25”

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 24 27. Exhortation to Self-restraint 24. Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? ] Not that this is the case in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:24”

And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with [you.] For the gospels sake – That it may be advanced, and may be successful. That I might be partaker thereof with you – You hope to be saved. You regard yourselves as Christians; and I wish to give evidence … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:23”

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. 22. To the weak became I as weak ] i.e. by an affectionate condescension to their prejudices (ch. 1Co 8:13; cf. Rom 15:1; 2Co 11:29). I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:22”

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. 21. to them that are without law, as without law ] Literally, to the lawless, as a lawless man, i.e. to those who had received … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:21”

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; 20. unto the Jews I became as a few ] As in Act 16:3; Act 18:18; Act 21:26; Act … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:20”

For though I be free from all [men,] yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. 19. made myself servant ] Literally, enslaved myself. the more ] Not necessarily more than other people, but as our version implies, more than he would otherwise have gained. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:19”

What is my reward then? [Verily] that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. 18. What is my reward then? ] Literally, wages (see last verse). Either (1) as in our version, the preaching the Gospel without charge, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:18”

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation [of the gospel] is committed unto me. 17. For if I do this thing willingly ] Whether St Paul did his work willingly or unwillingly, he could not escape his responsibility. He had been chosen (Act 9:15; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 9:17”