God’s Word Translation
1 Corinthians 10:33
33I try to please everyone in every way. I don’t think about what would be good for me but about what would be good for many people so that they might be saved.
1 Corinthians 10:33 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
- New International Version (NIV)even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
- English Standard Version (ESV)just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
- New King James Version (NKJV)just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
Context of 1 Corinthians 10:33
31So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God. 32Don’t cause others to stumble, whether they are Jewish, Greek, or members of God’s church. I try to please everyone in every way. I don’t think about what would be good for me but about what would be good for many people so that they might be saved.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 101 Corinthians 10:33 word by word
καθὼς κἀγὼ πάντα πᾶσιν ἀρέσκω μὴ ζητῶν τὸ ἐμαυτοῦ σύμφορον ἀλλὰ τὸ τῶν πολλῶν ἵνα σωθῶσιν.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Even asκαθώςkathōs · as/just asG2531
- Iκἀγώkagō kamoi kame · and IG2504
- pleaseἀρέσκωareskō · to pleaseG700
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- notμήmē · notG3361
- seekingζητέωzēteō · to seekG2212
- mine ownἐμαυτοῦemautou emautō emauton · myselfG1683
- profitσυμφέρωsumpherō · be profitableG4851
- butἀλλάalla · butG235
- of manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
- thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- they may be savedσῴζωsōzō · to saveG4982
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 10:33
- 1 Corinthians 10:24People should be concerned about others and not just about themselves.
- 1 Corinthians 9:19Although I’m free from all people, I have made myself a slave for all people to win more of them.
- Romans 15:2We should all be concerned about our neighbor and the good things that will build his faith.
- 2 Corinthians 11:28Besides these external matters, I have the daily pressure of my anxiety about all the churches.
- 2 Corinthians 12:19Have you been thinking all along that we’re trying to defend ourselves to you? We speak as Christ’s people in God’s sight. Everything we do, dear friends, is for your benefit.
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10:33
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 33Even as I please all men - Act as I do: forgetting myself, my own interests, convenience, ease, and comfort, I labor for the welfare of others; and particularly that they may be saved. How blessed and amiable was the spirit and conduct of this holy man! This chapter has already presented the serious reader with a variety of maxims for his regulation. - As to his own private walk; His domestic duties; and His connection with the Church of God. Let us…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 33Even as I - Paul here proposes his own example as their guide. The example which he refers to is that which he had exhibited as described in this and the preceding chapters. His main object had been to please all people; that is, not to alarm their prejudices, or needlessly to excite their opposition (see the note at 1 Corinthians 9:19-23), while he made known to them the truth, and sought their salvation - It is well when a minister can without…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-33Verses 23-33 There were cases wherein Christians might eat what had been offered to idols, without sin. Such as when the flesh was sold in the market as common food, for the priest to whom it had been given. But a Christian must not merely consider what is lawful, but what is expedient, and to edify others. Christianity by no means forbids the common offices of kindness, or allows uncourteous behaviour to any, however they may differ from us in religious…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31-33Paul ends his discussion by summarizing two principles to guide Christian behavior: Believers should do everything to honor God (see Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 4:11). Believers should avoid offending others and should not harm another person's Christian faith (compare 1 Corinthians 8:9, 13; 1 John 2:10). Christians should prioritize what is best for others over personal privilege (compare Romans 14:13–15, 19–21; 15:1–2). These two principles are central to…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3333. I please--I try to please (1Co 9:19, 22; Ro 15:2). not seeking mine own--(1Co 10:24). many--rather as Greek, "THE many."Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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