Paul's Conduct
1 Corinthians 9:15-16
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done to me…


I. DOES NOT ESTABLISH a GENERAL RULE. Because —

1. He maintains his right.

2. Voluntarily concedes it.

3. Under particular circumstances.

II. COMMENDS DISINTERESTED EFFORT. The desire of personal advantage —

1. Should never be the motive of Christian effort.

2. Is unworthy of the Christian character.

3. Robs us of our true glory.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

WEB: But I have used none of these things, and I don't write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather die, than that anyone should make my boasting void.




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