1 Corinthians 9:21 Parallel Translations

I became like a person who does not have Moses' Teachings for those who don't have those teachings. I did this to win them even though I have God's teachings. I'm really subject to Christ's teachings.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

ASV:

to them that are without law, as without law, not being without law to God, but under law to Christ, that I might gain them that are without law.

BBE:

To those without the law I was as one without the law, not as being without law to God, but as under law to Christ, so that I might give the good news to those without the law.

DBY:

to those without law, as without law, (not as without law to God, but as legitimately subject to Christ,) in order that I might gain those without law.

ERV:

to them that are without law, as without law, not being without law to God, but under law to Christ, that I might gain them that are without law.

WEY:

to men without Law as if I were without Law--although I am not without Law in relation to God but am abiding in Christ's Law--in order to win those who are without Law.

WBS:

To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

WEB:

to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law.

YLT:

to those without law, as without law -- (not being without law to God, but within law to Christ) -- that I might gain those without law;

1 Corinthians 9:21 Cross References

XREF:

Romans 2:12 For all who have sinned without the Law will also perish without the Law, and all who have sinned under the Law will be judged by the Law;

Romans 2:14 For when Gentiles who do not have the Law do instinctively the things of the Law, these, not having the Law, are a law to themselves,

1 Corinthians 7:22 For he who was called in the Lord while a slave, is the Lord's freedman; likewise he who was called while free, is Christ's slave.

Galatians 2:3 But not even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised.

Galatians 3:2 This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?

Galatians 6:2 Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

9:21 To them that ate without law, as without law. To such, though in the sight of God keeping His law, he came not as an enforcer of the law of Moses. He spoke to Gentiles from a Gentile standpoint, as at Athens (Acts 17:22-31).

WES:

9:21 To them that are without the law - The heathens. As without the law - Neglecting its ceremonies. Being not without the law to God - But as much as ever under its moral precepts. Under the law to Christ - And in this sense all Christians will be under the law for ever.

MHC:

9:15-23 It is the glory of a minister to deny himself, that he may serve Christ and save souls. But when a minister gives up his right for the sake of the gospel, he does more than his charge and office demands. By preaching the gospel, freely, the apostle showed that he acted from principles of zeal and love, and thus enjoyed much comfort and hope in his soul. And though he looked on the ceremonial law as a yoke taken off by Christ, yet he submitted to it, that he might work upon the Jews, do away their prejudices, prevail with them to hear the gospel, and win them over to Christ. Though he would transgress no laws of Christ, to please any man, yet he would accommodate himself to all men, where he might do it lawfully, to gain some. Doing good was the study and business of his life; and, that he might reach this end, he did not stand on privileges. We must carefully watch against extremes, and against relying on any thing but trust in Christ alone. We must not allow errors or faults, so as to hurt others, or disgrace the gospel.

CONC:

Abiding Although Christ Christ's Free Gain God's Law Legitimately News Order Outside Relation Subject Though Win Within

Abiding Although Christ Christ's Free Gain God's Good Law News Order Outside Relation Subject Win

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