Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. New Living Translation When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. English Standard Version To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. Berean Standard Bible To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. Berean Literal Bible To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all these things to all, so that by all means I might save some. King James Bible To 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. New King James Version to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. New American Standard Bible To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak; I have become all things to all people, so that I may by all means save some. NASB 1995 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak; I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some. NASB 1977 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak; I have become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some. Legacy Standard Bible To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some. Amplified Bible To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ]. Christian Standard Bible To the weak I became weak, in order to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that I may by every possible means save some. Holman Christian Standard Bible To the weak I became weak, in order to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that I may by every possible means save some. American Standard Version To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak: I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some. Contemporary English Version When I am with people whose faith is weak, I live as they do to win them. I do everything I can to win everyone I possibly can. English Revised Version To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak: I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some. GOD'S WORD® Translation I became like a person weak in faith to win those who are weak in faith. I have become everything to everyone in order to save at least some of them. Good News Translation Among the weak in faith I become weak like one of them, in order to win them. So I become all things to all people, that I may save some of them by whatever means are possible. International Standard Version To the weak I became weak in order to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some of them. Majority Standard Bible To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. NET Bible To the weak I became weak in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that by all means I may save some. New Heart English Bible To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I may by all means save some. Webster's Bible Translation To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Weymouth New Testament To the weak I have become weak, so as to gain the weak. To all men I have become all things, in the hope that in every one of these ways I may save some. World English Bible To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some. Berean Literal Bible To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all these things to all, so that by all means I might save some. Young's Literal Translation I became to the infirm as infirm, that the infirm I might gain; to all men I have become all things, that by all means I may save some. Smith's Literal Translation I became to the weak as weak, that I might gain the weak: I have been all things to all, that altogether I might save some. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak. I became all things to all men, that I might save all. Catholic Public Domain Version To the weak, I became weak, so that I might gain the weak. To all, I became all, so that I might save all. New American Bible To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak. I have become all things to all, to save at least some. New Revised Standard Version To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWith the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak: I became everything to every man, that I might by all means save everyone. Aramaic Bible in Plain English I was with the weak as weak that I might gain the weak. I was everything to every person that I might give life to every person. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentto the weak I became like one who was weak, that I might gain the weak: I have become all things to all men, that I may, by all means, save some. Godbey New Testament To the weak I became as weak, that I may gain the weak. I became all things to all men, that I may indeed save some. Haweis New Testament I became to the weak as weak, that I might gain the weak; I became all things to all men, that by every means I might save some. Mace New Testament to the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that I might save all sorts of men. Weymouth New Testament To the weak I have become weak, so as to gain the weak. To all men I have become all things, in the hope that in every one of these ways I may save some. Worrell New Testament To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I may, by all means, save some. Worsley New Testament To the weak I became as the weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that I might by every means save some. Audio Bible Context Paul the Servant to All…21To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. 22To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.… Cross References Philippians 2:4-5 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. / Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Romans 15:1-2 We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Acts 16:3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Romans 14:1-3 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions. / For one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables. / The one who eats everything must not belittle the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted him. Matthew 18:14 In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. 2 Corinthians 11:29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief? Romans 11:14 in the hope that I may provoke my own people to jealousy and save some of them. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins. Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” John 12:32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.” 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you. 2 Timothy 2:10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Treasury of Scripture To 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. To the weak. 1 Corinthians 8:13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Corinthians 11:29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? I am. 1 Corinthians 10:33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. that I might by. 1 Corinthians 9:19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. 1 Corinthians 7:16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? Romans 11:14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them. Jump to Previous Events Feeble Gain Hope Means Possible Salvation Save Ways Weak WinJump to Next Events Feeble Gain Hope Means Possible Salvation Save Ways Weak Win1 Corinthians 9 1. He shows his liberty;7. and that the minister ought to receive a living by the Gospel; 15. yet that himself has of his own accord abstained, 18. to be neither chargeable unto them, 22. nor offensive unto any, in matters indifferent. 24. Our life is like unto a race. To the weak In this phrase, Paul is referring to those who are spiritually or morally weak, possibly new believers or those struggling with their faith. The Greek word for "weak" is "ἀσθενής" (asthenēs), which can mean lacking strength or being feeble. Historically, the early church was a diverse group, including individuals from various backgrounds and levels of understanding. Paul’s approach was to meet people where they were, showing compassion and understanding, much like Jesus did during His ministry. I became weak to win the weak I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some I am made all things to all. . . .--Better, I am become all things to all men that I should save at least some. Although he had thus accommodated himself, so far as was possible, consistently with Christian duty, to the weaknesses of all, he could only hope to win some of them. The natural climax would have been--"I become all things to all men that I might win all." But the Apostle's humility could not let him dare to hope for so great a reward as that. All the self-sacrifice he could make was necessary to gain "at all events some," and that would be his ample reward. The word "save" means "win over to Christianity," as in 1Corinthians 7:16, and is used here instead of the previous word "gain," being repeated to prevent any possible perversion of the Apostle's meaning as to "gaining men." His subject was not, as enemies might suggest, to win them to himself--but to Christ. Verse 22. - To the weak. His whole argument here is a plea for condescension to the infirmities of weak converts. A similar condescension to their prejudices might be necessary to win them to Christianity at all (1 Corinthians 8:13; "We that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves," Romans 15:1). St. Paul often touches on our duties to weak brethren (1 Corinthians 8:7; Romans 14:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Acts 20:35). All things to all men. He repeats the same principle in 1 Corinthians 10:33, "I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved;" and once more, at the end of his course (2 Timothy 2:10). This condescension laid him open to the malicious attacks of religious enemies (Galatians 1:10). But not on that account would St. Paul ever be led to abandon the fruitful aid of that universal sympathy and tolerance which is one of the best tests of Christian love. That I might by all means save some. He adds this explanation of the motive of his condescension to various scruples συγατάβασις) lest any should accuse him of men pleasing, as some of his Galatian opponents had done (Galatians 1:10). In his desire to win souls he acted with the wisdom and sympathy taught by experience, suppressing himself.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek To theτοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. weak ἀσθενέσιν (asthenesin) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 772: (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. I became ἐγενόμην (egenomēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. weak, ἀσθενής (asthenēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 772: (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. win κερδήσω (kerdēsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2770: To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. weak. ἀσθενεῖς (astheneis) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 772: (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. I have become γέγονα (gegona) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. things τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. to all [men], πᾶσιν (pasin) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. by all possible means πάντως (pantōs) Adverb Strong's 3843: Wholly, entirely, in every way, by all means, certainly. Adverb from pas; entirely; specially, at all events, in no event. I might save σώσω (sōsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4982: To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. some [of them]. τινὰς (tinas) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. Links 1 Corinthians 9:22 NIV1 Corinthians 9:22 NLT 1 Corinthians 9:22 ESV 1 Corinthians 9:22 NASB 1 Corinthians 9:22 KJV 1 Corinthians 9:22 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 9:22 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 9:22 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 9:22 French Bible 1 Corinthians 9:22 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak I became as weak (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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