1 Corinthians 9:20-22

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on 1 Corinthians 9:20-22

20To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law.
21To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law.
22To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.
— 1 Corinthians 9:20-22

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