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even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.
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Selfless, Not Spineless
Commentators stress that Paul's desire to "please all men" is not about compromising truth or being a people-pleaser. Instead, it's about willingly setting aside personal rights and preferences in morally neutral areas to remove unnecessary obstacles for others. As Calvin and Gill note, this accommodation only applies to things that are lawful, with the ultimate goal being the salvation of others, not personal popularity.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Mine own profit (το εμουτου συμφερον). Old word from συμφερω, to bear together, and explains use of verb in verse 23.
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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