1 Am I not free? am I not an apostle? have I not seen Jesus our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Am I G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- an apostle G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- free G1658 (ἐλεύθερος) — unrestrained (to go at pleasure),
i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or
(genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability)
- have I G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
- seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- work G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
2 If to others I am not an apostle, yet at least I am to you; for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- I be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- an apostle G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- unto others G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
- yet G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- doubtless G1065 (γέ)
- I am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- to you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- the seal G4973 (σφραγίς) — a signet (as fencing in or protecting
from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark
of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figurat…
- of mine G1699 (ἐμός) — my
- apostleship G651 (ἀποστολή) — commission, i.e. (specially) apostolate
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
3 My defence to them that examine me is this.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Mine G1699 (ἐμός) — my
- answer G627 (ἀπολογία) — a plea ("apology")
- to them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that do examine G350 (ἀνακρίνω) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication)
investigate, interrogate, determine
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
4 Have we no right to eat and to drink?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Have we G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- right G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- to eat G5315 (φάγω) — to
eat (literally or figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- to drink G4095 (πίνω) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
5 Have we no right to lead about a wife that is a believer, even as the rest of the apostles, and the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Have we G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- right G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- to lead about G4013 (περιάγω) — to take around (as a companion); reflexively, to
walk around
- a sister G79 (ἀδελφή) — a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
- a wife G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
- as well G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- as G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- other G3062 (λοιποί) — remaining ones
- apostles G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- Cephas G2786 (Κηφᾶς) — the Rock; Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a
surname of Peter
6 Or I only and Barnabas, have we not a right to forbear working?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- only G3441 (μόνος) — remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication,
mere
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Barnabas G921 (Βαρνάβας) — son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy);
Barnabas, an Israelite
- G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- right G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- to forbear working G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by
implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
7 What soldier ever serveth at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- goeth a warfare G4754 (στρατεύομαι) — to serve in a military campaign;
figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and
functions), to contend with carnal inclinations
- any time G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time,
ever
- at his own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- charges G3800 (ὀψώνιον) — rations for a
soldier, i.e. (by extension) his stipend or pay
- planteth G5452 (φυτεύω) — to set out in the earth, i.e. implant;
figuratively, to instil doctrine
- a vineyard G290 (ἀμπελών) — a vineyard
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- eateth G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses,
the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the fruit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or
figuratively
- thereof G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- feedeth G4165 (ποιμαίνω) — to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)
- a flock G4167 (ποίμνη) — a flock (literally or figuratively)
- the milk G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the milk G1051 (γάλα) — milk (figuratively)
- of the flock G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the flock G4167 (ποίμνη) — a flock (literally or figuratively)
8 Do I speak these things after the manner of men? or saith not the law also the same?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Say I G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- as G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
- the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- the same G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
9 For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. Is it for the oxen that God careth,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- of Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the
Hebrew lawgiver
- Thou shalt G5392 (φιμόω) — to muzzle
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- muzzle the mouth of G5392 (φιμόω) — to muzzle
- the ox G1016 (βοῦς) — an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of
that species ("beef")
- that treadeth out the grain G248 (ἀλοάω) — to tread out grain
- Doth G3199 (μέλω) — to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third
person singular present indicative used impersonally, it
matters)
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- take care G3199 (μέλω) — to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third
person singular present indicative used impersonally, it
matters)
- for oxen G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- for oxen G1016 (βοῦς) — an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of
that species ("beef")
10 or saith he it assuredly for our sake? Yea, for our sake it was written: because he that ploweth ought to plow in hope, and he that thresheth, to thresh in hope of partaking.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- saith he G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- altogether G3843 (πάντως) — entirely; specially, at all events, (with negative,
following) in no event
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- our sakes G1473 (ἐγώ)
- no doubt G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- he G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that ploweth G722 (ἀροτριόω) — to plow
- should G3784 (ὀφείλω) — to owe
(pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must,
should); morally, to fail in duty
- plow G722 (ἀροτριόω) — to plow
- in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- and that G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- he that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- thresheth G248 (ἀλοάω) — to tread out grain
- hope G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- should be partaker G3348 (μετέχω) — to share or participate; by implication, belong
to, eat (or drink)
- of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
11 If we sowed unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we shall reap your carnal things?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- have sown G4687 (σπείρω) — to
scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- spiritual things G4152 (πνευματικός) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross),
or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural,
regenerate, religious
- a great thing G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or
figuratively, in a very wide application)
- shall reap G2325 (θερίζω) — to harvest
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- carnal things G4559 (σαρκικός) — pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal,
or (by implication) animal, unregenerate
12 If others partake of this right over you, do not we yet more? Nevertheless we did not use this right; but we bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the gospel of Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- others G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
- be partakers G3348 (μετέχω) — to share or participate; by implication, belong
to, eat (or drink)
- authority G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- over you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- Nevertheless G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- we have G5530 (χράομαι) — to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly),
light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension)
to act towards one…
- used G5530 (χράομαι) — to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly),
light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension)
to act towards one…
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- suffer G4722 (στέγω) — to roof over, i.e. (figuratively) to cover with silence
(endure patiently)
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- lest G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- we should G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- hinder G1464 (ἐγκοπή) — a hindrance
- the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
- of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
13 Know ye not that they that minister about sacred things eat of the things of the temple, and they that wait upon the altar have their portion with the altar?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Do ye G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- they which minister G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- they which minister G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by
implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
- about G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- holy things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- holy things G2413 (ἱερός) — sacred
- live G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses,
the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
- of the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the temple G2411 (ἱερόν) — a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas
denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem
or elsewhere)
- and they which wait G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- and they which wait G4332 (προσεδρεύω) — to sit near, i.e. attend
as a servant
- at the altar G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- at the altar G2379 (θυσιαστήριον) — a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar
(special or genitive case, literal or figurative)
- are partakers G4829 (συμμερίζομαι) — to share jointly, i.e. participate
in
- with the altar G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- with the altar G2379 (θυσιαστήριον) — a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar
(special or genitive case, literal or figurative)
14 Even so did the Lord ordain that they that proclaim the gospel should live of the gospel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- hath G1299 (διατάσσω) — to arrange thoroughly, i.e. (specially) institute,
prescribe, etc.
- the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- ordained that G1299 (διατάσσω) — to arrange thoroughly, i.e. (specially) institute,
prescribe, etc.
- they which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- preach G2605 (καταγγέλλω) — to proclaim, promulgate
- the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
- should live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
15 But I have used none of these things: and I write not these things that it may be so done in my case; for it were good for me rather to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- have used G5530 (χράομαι) — to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly),
light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension)
to act towards one…
- none G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- of these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- neither G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- have I written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- it should be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- unto G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- better G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
- G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- for me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- to die G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- should make G2758 (κενόω) — to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize,
falsify
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- glorying G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- glorying G2745 (καύχημα) — a boast (properly, the object; by implication, the act) in
a good or a bad sense
- void G2758 (κενόω) — to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize,
falsify
16 For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- though G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- I preach the gospel G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- have G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- nothing G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- to glory of G2745 (καύχημα) — a boast (properly, the object; by implication, the act) in
a good or a bad sense
- necessity G318 (ἀνάγκη) — constraint (literally or figuratively);
by implication, distress
- is laid G1945 (ἐπίκειμαι) — to rest upon (literally or figuratively)
- upon me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- yea G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- woe G3759 (οὐαί) — "woe"
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- I preach G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- the gospel G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
17 For if I do this of mine own will, I have a reward: but if not of mine own will, I have a stewardship intrusted to me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- I do G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually
(thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by
implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
- this thing G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- willingly G1635 (ἑκών) — voluntary
- I have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- a reward G3408 (μισθός) — pay for service (literally or
figuratively), good or bad
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- against my will G210 (ἄκων) — unwilling
- a dispensation G3622 (οἰκονομία) — administration (of a household or estate); specially, a
(religious) "economy"
- is committed unto me G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
18 What then is my reward? That, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, so as not to use to the full my right in the gospel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- reward G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- reward G3408 (μισθός) — pay for service (literally or
figuratively), good or bad
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- when I preach the gospel G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- I may make G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively;
properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from
, which properly denote…
- the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
- of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- without charge G77 (ἀδάπανος) — and ; costless, i.e.
gratuitous
- G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- that I abuse G2710 (καταχράομαι) — to overuse, i.e. misuse
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- authority G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
19 For though I was free from all men, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- though I be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- free G1658 (ἐλεύθερος) — unrestrained (to go at pleasure),
i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or
(genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability)
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- yet have I made G1402 (δουλόω) — to enslave (literally or figuratively)
- myself G1683 (ἐμαυτοῦ) — of myself
so likewise the dative case
,
and accusative case
- servant G1402 (δουλόω) — to enslave (literally or figuratively)
- unto all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- I might gain G2770 (κερδαίνω) — to gain (literally or figuratively)
- the more G4119 (πλείων) — more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in
plural) the major portion
20 And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, not being myself under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- unto the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- I became G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- I might gain G2770 (κερδαίνω) — to gain (literally or figuratively)
- the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- to them that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- them that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
21 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- To them that are without law G459 (ἄνομος) — lawless, i.e. (negatively)
not subject to (the Jewish) law; (by implication, a Gentile), or
(positively) wicked
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- without law G459 (ἄνομος) — lawless, i.e. (negatively)
not subject to (the Jewish) law; (by implication, a Gentile), or
(positively) wicked
- being G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- under the law G1772 (ἔννομος) — (subjectively) legal, or (objectively) subject
to
- to Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- I might gain G2770 (κερδαίνω) — to gain (literally or figuratively)
- them that are without law G459 (ἄνομος) — lawless, i.e. (negatively)
not subject to (the Jewish) law; (by implication, a Gentile), or
(positively) wicked
22 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the weak G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- To the weak G772 (ἀσθενής) — strengthless (in
various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
- became I G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- weak G772 (ἀσθενής) — strengthless (in
various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- I might gain G2770 (κερδαίνω) — to gain (literally or figuratively)
- the weak G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the weak G772 (ἀσθενής) — strengthless (in
various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
- I am made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- all things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- to all G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- I might G4982 (σώζω) — to save,
i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
- by all means G3843 (πάντως) — entirely; specially, at all events, (with negative,
following) in no event
- save G4982 (σώζω) — to save,
i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
- some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
23 And I do all things for the gospel’s sake, that I may be a joint partaker thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- I do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the gospel’s sake G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the gospel’s sake G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- I might be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- partaker G4791 (συγκοινωνός) — a co-participant
- thereof with G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
24 Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Know ye G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- they which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- run G5143 (τρέχω) — which
uses (the base of ) as alternate in certain tenses;
to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- a race G4712 (στάδιον) — a stade or certain measure of
distance; by implication, a stadium or race-course
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- receiveth G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- the prize G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the prize G1017 (βραβεῖον) — an award (of
arbitration), i.e. (specially) a prize in the public games
- So G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye may obtain G2638 (καταλαμβάνω) — to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc.
(literally or figuratively)
25 And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- every man G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- striveth for the mastery G75 (ἀγωνίζομαι) — to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively
(to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to
accomplish something)
- is temperate G1467 (ἐγκρατεύομαι) — to exercise self-restraint (in diet and
chastity)
- in all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- Now G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- they G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- to G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- obtain G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- a corruptible G5349 (φθαρτός) — decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable
- crown G4735 (στέφανος) — a chaplet (as
a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor
generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet,
), l…
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- an incorruptible G862 (ἄφθαρτος) — undecaying
(in essence or continuance)
26 I therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- therefore G5106 (τοίνυν) — truly now, i.e. accordingly
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- run G5143 (τρέχω) — which
uses (the base of ) as alternate in certain tenses;
to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- uncertainly G84 (ἀδήλως) — uncertainly
- fight I G4438 (πυκτέω) — to box (with the fist), i.e.
contend (as a boxer) at the games (figuratively)
- one that beateth G1194 (δέρω) — properly, to flay, i.e. (by implication) to scourge,
or (by analogy) to thrash
- the air G109 (ἀήρ) — "air" (as naturally circumambient)
27 but I buffet my body, and bring it into bondage: lest by any means, after that I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- I keep under G5299 (ὑπωπιάζω) — to hit under the eye
(buffet or disable an antagonist as a pugilist), i.e. (figuratively)
to tease or annoy (into compliance), subdue (one's passions)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- bring G1396 (δουλαγωγέω) — to be a slave-driver, i.e. to
enslave (figuratively, subdue)
- into subjection G1396 (δουλαγωγέω) — to be a slave-driver, i.e. to
enslave (figuratively, subdue)
- lest that by any means G3381 (μήπως) — lest somehow
- when I have preached G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially
divine truth (the gospel)
- to others G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
- I myself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- should be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- a castaway G96 (ἀδόκιμος) — unapproved, i.e. rejected;
by implication, worthless (literally or morally)