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. |
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