Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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To 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: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some. read more.
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
All things are lawful for me; but all things are not expedient; all things are lawful for me; but all things edify not.
But if any one say to you, This hath been sacrificed to an idol, eat not, for his sake that shewed thee, and for conscience sake. Conscience I say, not thy own, but that of the other: for why is my liberty judged by another's conscience? For if I by grace am a partaker, why am I blamed for that for which I give thanks? read more.
Therefore whether ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offence either to the Jews, or to the Gentiles, or to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of many that they may be saved.
Therefore whether ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offence either to the Jews, or to the Gentiles, or to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of many that they may be saved.
Evil » Instances of » In supporting himself
Who ever warreth at his own charge? Who planteth a vineyard, and doth not eat of its fruit? Or who feedeth a flock, and doth not eat of the milk of the flock? Do I speak these things as a man? Doth not the law also speak the same? For it is written, in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn? Doth God take care for oxen? read more.
Or speaketh he chiefly for our sakes? surely for our sakes it was written: for he who ploweth, ought to plow in hope; and he that thresheth in hope, ought to be a partaker of his hope. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter, if we shall reap your carnal things? If others partake of this power over you, do not we rather? Yet we have not used this power: but we suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Know ye not, that they who are employed about holy things, are fed out of the temple? And they who wait at the altar, are partakers with the altar. So also hath the Lord ordained, that they who preach the gospel, should live of the gospel. But I have used none of these things; nor have I written thus, that it might be done so unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make this my glorying void. For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for a necessity lieth upon me, and wo is me, if I preach not the gospel. If indeed I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, yet a dispensation is intrusted to me. What then is my reward? that when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To 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: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
Or speaketh he chiefly for our sakes? surely for our sakes it was written: for he who ploweth, ought to plow in hope; and he that thresheth in hope, ought to be a partaker of his hope. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter, if we shall reap your carnal things? If others partake of this power over you, do not we rather? Yet we have not used this power: but we suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Know ye not, that they who are employed about holy things, are fed out of the temple? And they who wait at the altar, are partakers with the altar. So also hath the Lord ordained, that they who preach the gospel, should live of the gospel. But I have used none of these things; nor have I written thus, that it might be done so unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make this my glorying void. For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for a necessity lieth upon me, and wo is me, if I preach not the gospel. If indeed I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, yet a dispensation is intrusted to me. What then is my reward? that when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To 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: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To 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: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. read more.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Selfishness » Ministers should be devoid of
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of many that they may be saved.
For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To 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: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. read more.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
Tact » In preaching
For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To 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: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. read more.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
For if I should resolve to boast, I should not be a fool; for I speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any one should think of me above what he seeth me, or heareth from me.