Thematic Bible: Limitations of
Thematic Bible
Liberty » Limitations of
"Everything is permissible [to do];" but not everything is profitable [See note at 6:12]. "Everything is permissible [to do];" but not everything builds [people] up.
Verse Concepts
"Everything is permissible for me [to do];" but not everything is profitable. [Note: The words in quote marks in this and the following verse are thought to have been commonly held views of that day, to which Paul gives an inspired reply]. "Everything is permissible for me [to do];" but I will not be ruled by anything.
Verse Concepts
For although I am free from [being accountable to] all people, I placed myself under obligation to them [as a slave], so as to win as many as possible [to Christ].
Verse Concepts
Man » Limitations of » Boundaries of life
Man » Limitations of » Time limited
Man » Limitations of » Feet in the stocks
Man » Limitations of » No power to change a hair
You should not take an oath, [saying] 'by my head,' for you cannot make a single hair white or black.
Verse Concepts
Man » Limitations of » No power to add a stature
And which one of you can worry yourself into living a single day longer?
Verse Concepts