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Mine own profit (το εμουτου συμφερον). Old word from συμφερω, to bear together, and explains use of verb in verse 23.
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Even as I, etc. Paul here proposes his own example as their guide. The example to which he refers is that which he had exhibited as descri…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Even as I please all men . . .—Better, even as I in all things am seeking to please all men, not seeking my own profit, but th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
These verses introduce a positive and more ultimate perspective. It is not just the other brother who should be in view, but God as the creator and…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Even as I please all men in all this, as he speaks in a general way and without exception, some mistakenly extend this to things that are …
John Gill
JohnGill
Even as I please all men in all things The apostle sets himself as an example, though he was far from being a man pleaser…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
There were situations where Christians could eat food that had been offered to idols without sinning. For example, this was permissible when meat, …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson