1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 9 KJV - King James Bible Online e. If I do this willingly: Some are not supported by the ministry, but it has nothing to do with choice, it is just because of their circumstances. We dont find freedom by focusing on ourselves, because Jesus became for us redemption. Cookie Notice: v. Those who thus veil an unwelcome truth imagine that they make disciples, whereas they are only paying homage to unbelief, and comforting men in their rejection of divine propitiation for sin. You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain, That he who plows should plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope should be partakers of this hope, Nevertheless we have not used the right lest we hinder the gospel of Christ, The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel, The Lord commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel, It would be better for me to die than that anyone should make my boasting void, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, I am free from all men that I might win the more, To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win the Jews, I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some, veryone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things, Lest I myself should become disqualified, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Romanos 12 Viviendo la Vida Cristiana, David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 7 Principios Sobre el Matrimonio y la Soltera, G4146 - plousis - Strong's Greek Lexicon (kjv), Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Genesis 32-36 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), John 1:35-2:25 - Conversion Vesus Cleansing (Chuck Missler), Psalms 101-106 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Calvin, John "Corinthians: Calvin's Commentaries" Volume 20 (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1979), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 6 (Romans-Revelation) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832), Fee, Gordon D. "The First Epistle to the Corinthians" (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1987), Poole, Matthew "A Commentary on the Holy Bible" Volume 3 (Matthew-Revelation) (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1969), Smith, Chuck "New Testament Study Guide" (Costa Mesa, California: The Word for Today, 1982), Wiersbe, Warren W. "Be Wise (1 Corinthians): Discern the Difference Between Man's Knowledge and God's Wisdom" (The BE Series Commentary) (Colarado Springs, Colorado: Victor, 1982). Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. Cookie Notice: You can copy the order of your preferred Bible translations from the Bibles Tab to the Version Picker (this popup) or vice versa. i. Paul, quoting the idea of Jesus, refers to faith which could remove mountains ( Matthew 17:20 ). Though the word gospel isnt in this verse, it is in the previous verse. i. That when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel. b. For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9 (NIV) - Am I not free? Am - Blue Letter Bible Westminster Leningrad Codex, Therefore, it should not seem strange to the Corinthian Christians that Paul has the right to be supported by the people he ministers to. 3. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Should modern ministers assert or release their right to be supported? i. In Deuteronomy 25:4, God commanded You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain. Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. i. Barclay on joined together: A medical word used of knitting together bones that have been fractured, or joining together a joint that has been dislocated. However, We must not make the mistake of thinking that Paul means to explain that commandment allegorically; for some empty-headed creatures make this an excuse for turning everything into allegory, so that they change dogs into men, trees into angels, and convert the whole of Scripture into an amusing game. (Calvin). Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. d. If I am not an apostle to other, yet doubtless I am to you: Although some among the Corinthian Christians did doubt Pauls standing as an apostle, they shouldnt have. Corinth had a rich ethnic mix, and it was a center for sports, government, military, and business. For the grace which was given to you by Jesus Christ: This was the specific reason for Pauls gratitude. 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There are contentions among you: Though division is ungodly, it is not wrong to make distinctions between churches and ministers. Pentateuch Paul made sure that his body was the servant, and his inner man was the master. If I am not an apostle to others, yet doubtless I am to you. Translations available: a. I run I fight: Sporting events were big in Pauls day as well as in our own. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. iii. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, ii. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 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Pauline Epistles This passage has often been looked to for the idea of accommodation in evangelism, that is, of adapting the message to the language and perspective of the recipients. It was almost as if the Corinthian Christians said, If Paul and Barnabas were real apostles, we would support them; but since they are not supported, we suppose they arent real apostles.. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Study Guide for 1 Corinthians 2 by David Guzik - Blue Letter Bible Luke-Acts In Acts 21:23-26, Paul participated in Jewish purification ceremonies, which he knew were not necessary for his own life, but he hoped would help build a bridge of ministry to the Jews. The Gospels Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 9 Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on - The Bible He had the right, and the authority, to command the Corinthian Christians in these matters. Even if this is the case, the picture fits. Their desire for deliverance was not bad, but their rejection of Gods way of deliverance was. To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. Paul says, In light of what God says in Isaiah 29:14, now where is your wise man? What does 1 Corinthians 9:22 mean? Wisdom Literature Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Poetical Books f. I may present the gospel of Christ without charge: In Pauls day, there were a lot of religious entrepreneurs, who were out to preach any message to get money. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. It wasnt so much that they thought Apollos was great, but that they were great for following him. Its wrong to say that Paul preached a watered-down gospel in Athens. Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel. Their idolatry was to conceive of God as ultimate Reason, meaning of course what we deem to be reasonable. (Fee). Tools 1Co 5:8 Let us therefore celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Now I say this, that each of you says, I am of Paul, or I am of Apollos, or I am of Cephas, or I am of Christ. Is Christ divided? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? $249.99 Digital (Group) $249.99 Overview Dig into Scripture with David Guzik's accessible, practical commentaries that anyone can use. Tools 1Co 9:9 For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. General Epistles ( 1 Corinthians 2:14-16) The natural man and the spiritual man. Johannine Writings b. Thank you for registering. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point They are shown to have, at times, morality problems, doctrine problems, church government problems, spiritual gift problems, church service problems, and authority problems. He sets before himself and them the danger of yielding to fleshly desires, pampering the body, and its lusts and appetites. The Greek word has both a Gentile and a Jewish background. If a man who does not labour takes his maintenance from the Church of God, it is not only a domestic theft but a sacrilege. c. That he who plows should plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope should be partakers of this hope: It would be cruel to starve those who are providing and preparing your food. a. i. This passage also makes it clear that the individual doing the baptizing doesnt really affect the validity of the baptism. iii. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. Pentateuch Lesson 1: The God On Whom We Can Rely (2 Corinthians 1:1-11) - bible.org This is due to the fact that grace is the source of peace. Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Nevertheless we have not used this right, but endure all things lest we hinder the gospel of Christ. New Living Translation, Prophets 3. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. f. Lest I myself should become disqualified: In this context, disqualified probably doesnt refer to the loss of salvation (no Greeks citizenship was revoked upon losing), but the loss of reward. Paul came speaking plainly, without any attempt to dazzle with eloquence or intellect. (1 Corinthians 1:2) To: The church of God at Corinth. The defense will touch on two points: the fact of Paul's rights as an apostle (1 Cor 9:4-12a and 1 Cor 9:13-14) and his nonuse of those rights (1 Cor 9:12b and 1 Cor 9:15-18).