1 Corinthians 9:16-23
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- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Chapter VI, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- I.1, IV.15, V.3, VI.15, VII.9, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter XXIV, The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c. 200)
- IV.3, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XIV, Chapter XVIII, On Idolatry, Tertullian (c. 211)
- V.3, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter XII, Chapter XIV, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
- X.5, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
- XI.8, XII.41, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- Epistle LI -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- From the
Geneva Notes.
- "It is as if he said, "I accommodated all customs and manners, that by all means I might save some.""
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "We must carefully watch against extremes, and against relying on any thing but trust in Christ alone. We must not allow errors or faults, so as to hurt others, or disgrace the gospel."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
- "I made myself the servant of all - I acted with as self - denying a regard to their interest, and as much caution not to offend them, as if I had been literally their servant or slave. Where is the preacher of the gospel who treads in the same steps?"
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "ALFORD thinks the "weak" are not Christians at all, for these have been already "won"; but those outside the Church, who are yet "without strength" to believe (Ro 5:6). But when "weak" Christians are by the condescending love of stronger brethren kept from falling from faith, they are well said to be "gained" or won."
- From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "All this self denial had in view a single object--the promotion of the gospel. Would that all Christians, from the same motive, would adapt themselves to all classes, in order to reach them."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Frank L. Crouch, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- We would help ourselves and our neighbors if we were to reflect on how well or poorly we embody Paul's approach, as individuals and as communities of faith."
- "Paul's Example: All Things to All People," Commented Bible Passages from Taizé, 2009.
- "In my social and cultural environment, what barriers must I cross in order to proclaim the Gospel?"
- Commentary and illustration idea, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Stan Mast, Center for Excellence in Preaching, 2015.
- "Paul says that he adapted his lifestyle to the people he was trying to win to Christ."
- "Gatekeepers of Redemption: Conservative Evangelicals on the Death Penalty," Shanell T. Smith, ON Scripture, 2015. Video: Engaging Evangelicals to Fight the Death Penalty.
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Eric Barreto, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- "What motivates us to proclaim the good news? What shapes our proclamation?"
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Karl Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "Preach, or be damned - what would you choose?"
-
"First
Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Epiphany 5, William
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "His evangelism is not a numbers game, but one of drawing people into a relationship with this God who loves, and produces in people the fruit of the Spirit, which is love."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
-
Join the Feast,
1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Chris Burton, Union PSCE,
2009.
- "In this passage, Paul emphasizes responsibility over prestige. He performs a tightrope act with his rhetoric; blending sacrifice with reward and freedom with constraint, in order to optimize his ability to share the gospel."
- "Upward Sports," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
- "Proclaiming the Good News," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
-
"The Value of
Good News," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel.
- "How have you show others the Good News? How have you enjoyed the Good News? How do you show yourself and others its ultimate worth?"
-
"World
Mission Today," Preman D. Niles, at
Religion
OnLine.
- "You have the theological and spiritual resources to be a blessing to the nations. Others in the World Church are willing to enter into partnerships with you, so that you may not be outsiders, but belong to a community of churches in mission who proclaim and practise in Christ's way, through the power of the Holy Spirit, the good news of what God has done for us in Jesus Christ."
- Commentary,
1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Frank L. Crouch, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Adeyemi, Femi, "The New Covenant Law
and the Law of Christ," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Campbell, Charles L.,
"Speaking the Truth in Love," Journal for Preachers, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Charry, Ellen T.,
"The Grace of God and the Law of Christ," Interpretation, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Daniel, Thomas,
"Easter Preaching to Young Adults," Journal for Preaching, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Garland, David E.,
"The Dispute Over food Sacrificed to Idols (1 Cor 8:1 - 11:1),"
Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hollander, Harm W., "The Meaning of the Term 'Law' (NOMOS)
in 1 Corinthians," Novum Testamentum, 1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Lohr, Joel N., "He Identified with
the Lowly and Became a Slave to All: Paul's Tentmaking as a Strategy for
Mission," Currents in Theology and Mission, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Nasuti, Harry P., "The Woes of the Prophets and the
Rights of the Apostle: The Internal Dynamics of 1 Corinthians 9," The
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1988.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Neller, Kenneth V., "A Model for
Those Who Seek to Win Souls: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23," Restoration
Quarterly, 1987.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Smit, Joop F.M.,
"The Rhetorical Disposition of First Corinthians 8:7 - 9:27," the
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Smit Sibinga, Joost, "The Composition
of 1 Corinthians 9 and Its Context," Novum Testament, 1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Songer, Harold S.,
"Problems Arising from the Worship of Idols: 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1,"
Review & Expositor, 1983.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Still, E. Coye, III,
"Paul's Aims Regarding EIDWLOTHUTA: A New Proposal for Interpreting 1
Corinthians 8:1-11:1," Novum Testamentum, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Webster, Douglas, "To Be and To Do,"
Theology Today, 1960.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Willis, Wendell, "1 Corinthians 8-10:
A Retrospective after Twenty-Five Years," Restoration Quarterly,
2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Willson, Patrick, "The Freedom of Slavery," The
Christian Century, 1994.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Adeyemi, Femi, "The New Covenant Law
and the Law of Christ," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2006.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 4B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015. 2012.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," February 1, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
- "An Important Letter,"Sarah Buteaux, Children's Sermons, 2012.
- Drama:
- "Got Any Time for Evangelism?" Ron VandenBurg, dramatix.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- 1 Corinthians 9:22, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Corinthians 9:19. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies and movie scenes with the following themes, at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Corinthians
