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1 Corinthians 10

1 Corinthians 10:33

All to God’s Glory · 1 Corinthians 10:23–33
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Translations

Modern
…as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.
Traditional
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
Literal
…even as I also please all in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of the many, so that they may be saved.
Latin
…sicut et ego per omnia omnibus placeo, non quærens quod mihi utile est, sed quod multis: ut salvi fiant.

Original

Greek
English
…as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:31–33

Paul ends his discussion by summarizing two principles to guide Christian behavior:

  1. Believers should do everything to honor God (see Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 4:11).

  2. 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 Paul's advice on practical Christian living in this letter.

1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1

Paul concludes the discussion started in 8:1 with guidance on when Christians may eat meat offered to an idol and when they should not (see study note on 1 Corinthians 8:1–11:1). His guidance emphasizes the principle of giving up one's rights out of love (see also 8:13–9:23).

Parallels

1 Peter 4:1–11

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Conscience First Letter to the Corinthians Idols, Idolatry Lord’s Supper, the

Topics

Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: Tact of Codependency Edification: Use Self-Denial to Promote, in Others Evil: Appearance of, to be Avoided Expediency: General Scriptures Concerning Individuality Ministers: should Avoid Giving Unnecessary Offense Ministers: should Seek the Salvation of Their Flock Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Self-Denial: Paul, in Laboring for his own Support While he Also Taught Self-Denial: should be Exercised in not Seeking out own Profit Self-Denial: should be Exercised in Preferring the Profit of Others Selfishness: Exhibited in Seeking Our Own Selfishness: Ministers should be Devoid of Unselfishness: General Scriptures Concerning Unselfishness: Paul