Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. New Living Translation When I am with the Gentiles who do not follow the Jewish law, I too live apart from that law so I can bring them to Christ. But I do not ignore the law of God; I obey the law of Christ. English Standard Version To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. Berean Standard Bible To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. Berean Literal Bible To those outside the Law, as outside the Law (not being outside the law of God, but under the law of Christ) so that I might win those outside the Law. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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; New American Standard Bible to those who are without the Law, I became as one without the Law, though not being without the law of God but under the law of Christ, so that I might gain those who are without the Law. NASB 1995 to those who are without law, as without law, though not being without the law of God but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without law. NASB 1977 to those who are without law, as without law, though not being without the law of God but under the law of Christ, that I might win those who are without law. Legacy Standard Bible To those who are without law, as without law, though not being without the law of God but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without law. Amplified Bible To those who are without (outside) the Law, [I became] as one without the Law, though [I am] not without the law of God, but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without law. Christian Standard Bible To those who are without the law, like one without the law—though I am not without God’s law but under the law of Christ—to win those without the law. Holman Christian Standard Bible To those who are without that law, like one without the law—not being without God’s law but within Christ’s law—to win those without the law. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version And when I am with people who are not ruled by the Law, I forget about the Law to win them. Of course, I never really forget about the law of God. In fact, I am ruled by the law of Christ. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. Good News Translation In the same way, when working with Gentiles, I live like a Gentile, outside the Jewish Law, in order to win Gentiles. This does not mean that I don't obey God's law; I am really under Christ's law. International Standard Version To those who do not have the Law, I became like a man who does not have the Law in order to win those who do not have the Law. However, I am not free from God's Law, but I'm subject to the Messiah's law. Majority Standard Bible To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. NET Bible To those free from the law I became like one free from the law (though I am not free from God's law but under the law of Christ) to gain those free from the law. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament 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. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto those without law, as without law—(not being without law to God, but within law to Christ)—that I might gain those without law; Berean Literal Bible To those outside the Law, as outside the Law (not being outside the law of God, but under the law of Christ) so that I might win those outside the Law. Young's Literal Translation 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; Smith's Literal Translation To the lawless, as lawless, (not being lawless to God, but subject to the law to Christ,) that I might gain the lawless, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo them that are under the law, as if I were under the law, (whereas myself was not under the law,) that I might gain them that were under the law. To them that were without the law, as if I were without the law, (whereas I was not without the law of God, but was in the law of Christ,) that I might gain them that were without the law. Catholic Public Domain Version To those who are under the law, I became as if I were under the law, (though I was not under the law) so that I might gain those who were under the law. To those who were without the law, I became as if I were without the law, (though I was not without the law of God, being in the law of Christ) so that I might gain those who were without the law. New American Bible To those outside the law I became like one outside the law—though I am not outside God’s law but within the law of Christ—to win over those outside the law. New Revised Standard Version To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside the law. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo those who are without law, I became like one who is without law, though I am not lawless before God because I am under the law of Christ, that I might win them who are without law. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And to those who do not have The Written Law, I was as without The Law, while I am not without law to God, but in the law of The Messiah, that I may win those who are without The Written Law. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentto those who are without law, as without law, (not being myself without law to God, but under law to Christ,) that I might gain those who are without law: Godbey New Testament to those without law, I became as without law, not being without the law of God, but under the law of Christ, that I may gain those without law. Haweis New Testament to those who are without law, as without law (not as being without law to God, but under the law to Christ), that I might gain those who were without law. Mace New Testament to those who are without the law, as without that law, (not as being under no law to God, but as under the law to Christ) that I might gain those who are without the law. Weymouth New Testament 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. Worrell New Testament to those without law, as without law (not being without law to God, but under law to Christ), that I might gain those without law. Worsley New Testament and to those without the law as without the law, (not being without law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain those who are without the law. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul the Servant to All…20To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. 21To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. 22To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.… Cross References Romans 2:14-15 Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. / So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Romans 8:2 For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. Galatians 5:18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. James 1:25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. Romans 7:22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law. Galatians 3:23-25 Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. / So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. / Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. Romans 3:19-20 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. / Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin. Galatians 4:4-5 But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, / to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons. James 2:8 If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. Matthew 5:17-18 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Romans 6:14 For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. Galatians 5:14 The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Hebrews 8:10 For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. Jeremiah 31:33 “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. Treasury of Scripture 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. them. Acts 15:28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; Acts 16:4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem. Acts 21:25 As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication. not. 1 Corinthians 7:19-22 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God… Psalm 119:32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. Matthew 5:17-20 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil… Jump to Previous Abiding Although Christ Christ's Free Gain God's Good Law News Order Outside Relation Subject WinJump to Next Abiding Although Christ Christ's Free Gain God's Good Law News Order Outside Relation Subject Win1 Corinthians 9 1. He shows his liberty;7. and that the minister ought to receive a living by the Gospel; 15. yet that himself has of his own accord abstained, 18. to be neither chargeable unto them, 22. nor offensive unto any, in matters indifferent. 24. Our life is like unto a race. to those without the law This phrase refers to Gentiles, who were not under the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites. In the Greek, "ἄνομος" (anomos) means "lawless" or "without law." Historically, Gentiles were seen as outside the covenant community of Israel. Paul’s approach to them was one of cultural adaptation, not moral compromise, demonstrating his commitment to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ) to win those without the law Parallel Commentaries ... Greek To thoseτοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. without [the] Law ἀνόμοις (anomois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 459: Lawless, wicked, without law. (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked. [I became like one] ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. without [the] Law ἄνομος (anomos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 459: Lawless, wicked, without law. (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked. ([though I] am ὢν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. outside [the] law ἄνομος (anomos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 459: Lawless, wicked, without law. (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. but [am] ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. under [the] law ἔννομος (ennomos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1772: (a) legal, statutory, duly constituted, (b) under the law, obedient to the law. From en and nomos; legal, or subject to. of Christ), Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. win κερδάνω (kerdanō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2770: To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. those τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. without [the] Law. ἀνόμους (anomous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 459: Lawless, wicked, without law. (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked. Links 1 Corinthians 9:21 NIV1 Corinthians 9:21 NLT 1 Corinthians 9:21 ESV 1 Corinthians 9:21 NASB 1 Corinthians 9:21 KJV 1 Corinthians 9:21 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 9:21 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 9:21 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 9:21 French Bible 1 Corinthians 9:21 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 9:21 To those who are without law as (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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