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1 Corinthians 9:27 Meaning of Verse with Simple ...

Explanation and Commentary on 1 Corinthians 9:27. This verse means that Paul gained control over and did not indulge in fleshly desires so that ...

An Exegetical Analysis of Corinthians 5:9–13. Paul now comes to the final section of his exhortation to the Corinthians regarding this matter of unrepentant sin ...

Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as ...

This means that Paul recognizes his own fallibility and weakness, and has taken measures to counter them. He knows his flaws, and has removed temptation. He has ...

Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. ... To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews.

Evidence for an Early Dating of the Four Gospels

(1 Cor. 9:14) “The Lord directed those who proclaim the gospel to get their living from the gospel.” Again, in context, Paul uses ...

1Co 9:2 - If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

Does 1 Corinthians 14:34–35 teach that women must be entirely silent in the church?

1Am I not as free as anyone else? Am I not an apostle? Haven't I seen Jesus our Lord with my own eyes? Isn't it because of my work that you belong to the ...

For it is written in the law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.” Is it oxen God is concerned about? 10Or does ...

1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Paul on Accommodation

Rather, he is saying, “I will accommodate as many as I can as far as is lawfully allowable.” In this statement, he is giving to us the purpose of accommodation.

Sacred Texts Bible Index · Romans 2 Corinthians. Greek NT: 1 Corinthians. Polyglot · KJV | Vul · 1 Corinthians Chapter 1 · 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

He is saying that he is purposeful and determined in his pursuit of God. He is not merely wandering aimlessly, he is not merely rehearsing or practicing - this ...

+ Now if I am declaring the good news, it is no reason for me to boast, for necessity is laid upon me. Really, woe to me if I do not declare the good news!+ If ...

Praise God that we are not bound by the Law of Moses, nor are we commanded to tithe in this Church age, as certain ministers and ministries teach. Praise God ...

1 Corinthians 9 – The Rights of an Apostle

David Guzik commentary on 1 Corinthians 9, where Paul defends his status as an apostle, but makes clear he does not rely on the support of any man.

9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. 10 For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. 11 ...

6:1): they unjustly enforce the law and are wicked in God's sight (cf. 1 Cor. 6:9–10). (4) Civil litigation results in factionalism and rivalry, ...

1 Thessalonians 2:9-14 (Epistle). 9: For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden ...

No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him - 1 Corinthians 2:9 Anchor your faith in the ...

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

The calling, the obligation to proclaim the gospel is not a cause for boasting or arrogance; neither is it a means to an end or a reward. For Paul the gospel, ...

Christian stewards give whatever is needed and whenever it is needed (Proverbs 11:24-29; Mark 10:17-22; Luke 12:13-21; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; 2 Corinthians 9:6- ...

Comparing God's Work to a Race. As Paul sought to bring others to salvation in Christ, he explained that his ability to find common ground with those that he ...

Comparing 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ... Don't you realize that everyone who runs in a race runs to win, but only one runner gets the prize? Run like them, so that you ...

He himself gave up a lot to serve them. Jesus gave up a lot for us. That is part of being in a family. To serve others and Christ, we may need to give up ...