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for the Son of Man did come to save the lost.
do not say that it is yet four months, and the harvest cometh; lo, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and see the fields, that they are white unto harvest already.
for I was wishing, I myself, to be anathema from the Christ -- for my brethren, my kindred, according to the flesh,
Brethren, the pleasure indeed of my heart, and my supplication that is to God for Israel, is -- for salvation;
if by any means I shall arouse to jealousy mine own flesh, and shall save some of them,
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
Adaption of truth » Paul's example
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
Christian ministers » Tact of
and I became to the Jews as a Jew, that Jews I might gain; to those under law as under law, that those under law I might gain; to those without law, as without law -- (not being without law to God, but within law to Christ) -- that I might gain those without law; I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some. read more.
And this I do because of the good news, that a fellow-partaker of it I may become;
And this I do because of the good news, that a fellow-partaker of it I may become;
All things to me are lawful, but all things are not profitable; all things to me are lawful, but all things do not build up;
and if any one may say to you, 'This is a thing sacrificed to an idol,' -- do not eat, because of that one who shewed it, and of the conscience, for the Lord's is the earth and its fulness: and conscience, I say, not of thyself, but of the other, for why is it that my liberty is judged by another's conscience? and if I thankfully do partake, why am I evil spoken of, for that for which I give thanks? read more.
Whether, then, ye eat, or drink, or do anything, do all to the glory of God; become offenceless, both to Jews and Greeks, and to the assembly of God; as I also in all things do please all, not seeking my own profit, but that of many -- that they may be saved.
Whether, then, ye eat, or drink, or do anything, do all to the glory of God; become offenceless, both to Jews and Greeks, and to the assembly of God; as I also in all things do please all, not seeking my own profit, but that of many -- that they may be saved.
And be it so, I -- I did not burden you, but being crafty, with guile I did take you;
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Paul
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
Diligence » Spiritual
for the Son of Man did come to save the lost.
do not say that it is yet four months, and the harvest cometh; lo, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and see the fields, that they are white unto harvest already.
for I was wishing, I myself, to be anathema from the Christ -- for my brethren, my kindred, according to the flesh,
Brethren, the pleasure indeed of my heart, and my supplication that is to God for Israel, is -- for salvation;
if by any means I shall arouse to jealousy mine own flesh, and shall save some of them,
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
and we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the infirm, be patient unto all;
all things I did shew you, that, thus labouring, it behoveth us to partake with the ailing, to be mindful also of the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
And we ought -- we who are strong -- to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves;
for I did hunger, and ye gave me to eat; I did thirst, and ye gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and ye received me; naked, and ye put around me; I was infirm, and ye looked after me; in prison I was, and ye came unto me.
And him who is weak in the faith receive ye -- not to determinations of reasonings;
and the brother who is infirm shall perish by thy knowledge, because of whom Christ died?
Evil » Instances of » In supporting himself
who doth serve as a soldier at his own charges at any time? who doth plant a vineyard, and of its fruit doth not eat? or who doth feed a flock, and of the milk of the flock doth not eat? According to man do I speak these things? or doth not also the law say these things? for in the law of Moses it hath been written, 'thou shalt not muzzle an ox treading out corn;' for the oxen doth God care? read more.
or because of us by all means doth He say it? yes, because of us it was written, because in hope ought the plower to plow, and he who is treading ought of his hope to partake in hope. If we to you the spiritual things did sow -- great is it if we your fleshly things do reap? if others do partake of the authority over you -- not we more? but we did not use this authority, but all things we bear, that we may give no hindrance to the good news of the Christ. Have ye not known that those working about the things of the temple -- of the temple do eat, and those waiting at the altar -- with the altar are partakers? so also did the Lord direct to those proclaiming the good news: of the good news to live. And I have used none of these things; neither did I write these things that it may be so done in my case, for it is good for me rather to die, than that any one may make my glorying void; for if I may proclaim good news, it is no glorying for me, for necessity is laid upon me, and woe is to me if I may not proclaim good news; for if willing I do this, I have a reward; and if unwillingly -- with a stewardship I have been entrusted! What, then, is my reward? -- that proclaiming good news, without charge I shall make the good news of the Christ, not to abuse my authority in the good news; for being free from all men, to all men I made myself servant, that the more I might gain; and I became to the Jews as a Jew, that Jews I might gain; to those under law as under law, that those under law I might gain; to those without law, as without law -- (not being without law to God, but within law to Christ) -- that I might gain those without law; I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some. And this I do because of the good news, that a fellow-partaker of it I may become;
or because of us by all means doth He say it? yes, because of us it was written, because in hope ought the plower to plow, and he who is treading ought of his hope to partake in hope. If we to you the spiritual things did sow -- great is it if we your fleshly things do reap? if others do partake of the authority over you -- not we more? but we did not use this authority, but all things we bear, that we may give no hindrance to the good news of the Christ. Have ye not known that those working about the things of the temple -- of the temple do eat, and those waiting at the altar -- with the altar are partakers? so also did the Lord direct to those proclaiming the good news: of the good news to live. And I have used none of these things; neither did I write these things that it may be so done in my case, for it is good for me rather to die, than that any one may make my glorying void; for if I may proclaim good news, it is no glorying for me, for necessity is laid upon me, and woe is to me if I may not proclaim good news; for if willing I do this, I have a reward; and if unwillingly -- with a stewardship I have been entrusted! What, then, is my reward? -- that proclaiming good news, without charge I shall make the good news of the Christ, not to abuse my authority in the good news; for being free from all men, to all men I made myself servant, that the more I might gain; and I became to the Jews as a Jew, that Jews I might gain; to those under law as under law, that those under law I might gain; to those without law, as without law -- (not being without law to God, but within law to Christ) -- that I might gain those without law; I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some. And this I do because of the good news, that a fellow-partaker of it I may become;
Fervour » The Call of Duty » Zeal in soul winning
for the Son of Man did come to save the lost.
do not say that it is yet four months, and the harvest cometh; lo, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and see the fields, that they are white unto harvest already.
for I was wishing, I myself, to be anathema from the Christ -- for my brethren, my kindred, according to the flesh,
Brethren, the pleasure indeed of my heart, and my supplication that is to God for Israel, is -- for salvation;
if by any means I shall arouse to jealousy mine own flesh, and shall save some of them,
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
for being free from all men, to all men I made myself servant, that the more I might gain; and I became to the Jews as a Jew, that Jews I might gain; to those under law as under law, that those under law I might gain; to those without law, as without law -- (not being without law to God, but within law to Christ) -- that I might gain those without law; read more.
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
Salvation » Ministers » Should use self-denial to lead others to
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
Selfishness » Ministers should be devoid of
as I also in all things do please all, not seeking my own profit, but that of many -- that they may be saved.
for being free from all men, to all men I made myself servant, that the more I might gain; and I became to the Jews as a Jew, that Jews I might gain; to those under law as under law, that those under law I might gain; to those without law, as without law -- (not being without law to God, but within law to Christ) -- that I might gain those without law; read more.
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some. And this I do because of the good news, that a fellow-partaker of it I may become;
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some. And this I do because of the good news, that a fellow-partaker of it I may become;
Tact » In preaching
for being free from all men, to all men I made myself servant, that the more I might gain; and I became to the Jews as a Jew, that Jews I might gain; to those under law as under law, that those under law I might gain; to those without law, as without law -- (not being without law to God, but within law to Christ) -- that I might gain those without law; read more.
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
for if I may wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for truth I will say; but I forebear, lest any one in regard to me may think anything above what he doth see me, or doth hear anything of me;
Truth » Adaption of » Paul's example
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.
and we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the infirm, be patient unto all;
all things I did shew you, that, thus labouring, it behoveth us to partake with the ailing, to be mindful also of the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
And we ought -- we who are strong -- to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves;
for I did hunger, and ye gave me to eat; I did thirst, and ye gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and ye received me; naked, and ye put around me; I was infirm, and ye looked after me; in prison I was, and ye came unto me.
And him who is weak in the faith receive ye -- not to determinations of reasonings;
and the brother who is infirm shall perish by thy knowledge, because of whom Christ died?
Zeal » Evil » For soul winning
for the Son of Man did come to save the lost.
do not say that it is yet four months, and the harvest cometh; lo, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and see the fields, that they are white unto harvest already.
for I was wishing, I myself, to be anathema from the Christ -- for my brethren, my kindred, according to the flesh,
Brethren, the pleasure indeed of my heart, and my supplication that is to God for Israel, is -- for salvation;
if by any means I shall arouse to jealousy mine own flesh, and shall save some of them,
I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some.