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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;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

As a Jew (ως Ιουδαιος). He was a Jew and was not ashamed of it (Acts 18:18; Acts 21:26).

No…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And unto the Jews. In this verse, and the two following, Paul states more fully the conduct which he had displayed, and to which he refers…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And unto the Jews I became as a Jew.—This and the following verses are a categorical explanation of the previous statemen…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

In discussing his self-sacrificing concern in vv.20–23, Paul mentions three groups—the Jews, the Gentiles, and those whose consciences are weak. Fo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And to the Jews I became as a Jew
That is, in religion; or with respect to some religious observances peculiar to th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is the glory of a minister to deny himself, so that he may serve Christ and save souls. But when a minister gives up his right for the sake of t…

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