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1 Corinthians 9:15

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Corinthians 9:15

Verse 15 of 27

Scripture focus

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.

1 Corinthians 9:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 9:15

Theological / Devotional

Used none. See on v. 12.

So done. Doubtless the Corinthians would have been willing to support Paul had he so desired. Paul is making sure that his present defense of his rights will not be misunderstood.

Better. The statement seems to be exaggerated, until we realize that Paul is not seeking personal glory, but the glory of God, as the succeeding verses show. The passage gives us another glimpse into Paul’s wonderful consecration to the Lord and His cause, and emphasizes his complete negation of self in the interest of Him who had redeemed him. Man can do whatever he perceives to be the will of God, but if he does it unwillingly, with a resisting heart, he will not know the glorying that was Paul’s. But he who cheerfully does more than is required, as did Paul in relation to the question of support, obtains a special reward.

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