22To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
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Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 19-23)The apostle takes occasion from what he had before discoursed to mention some other instances of his self-denial and parting with his liberty for the benefit of others. I. He asserts his liberty (1 Cor. 9:19): Though I be free from all men . He was free-born, a citizen of Rome. He was in bondage to none, nor depended upon any for his subsistence; yet he made himself a servant to all, that he might…
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