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For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> as I also please all in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of the many, that they may be saved. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> just as I also please everyone in all things, not seeking my own benefit but the benefit of the many, so that they may be saved. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> just as I also try to please everyone in everything, not seeking my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> just as I also try to please all people in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, so that they may be saved. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I always try to please others instead of myself, in the hope that many of them will be saved. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Just do as I do; I try to please everyone in all that I do, not thinking of my own good, but of the good of all, so that they might be saved. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> just as I myself try to please everybody in every way. I don't look out for my own benefit, but rather for the benefit of many people, so that they might be saved. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/10.htm">NET Bible</a> just as I also try to please everyone in all things. I do not seek my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> even as I also please all people in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> That is the way that I also seek in everything the approval of all men, not aiming at my own profit, but at that of the many, in the hope that they may be saved. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/10.htm">World English Bible</a> even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> as I also please all in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of many—that they may be saved. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> as I also please all in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of the many, that they may be saved. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> as I also in all things do please all, not seeking my own profit, but that of many -- that they may be saved. <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> As I also please in all things to all, not seeking my advantage, but that of many, that they might be saved.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> As I also in all things please all men, not seeking that which is profitable to myself, but to many, that may be saved. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> just as I also, in all things, please everyone, not seeking what is best for myself, but what is best for many others, so that they may be saved. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Bible</a> just as I try to please everyone in every way, not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, that they may be saved. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, so that they may be saved.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Just as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> As I also please everyone in everything and seek not my own advantage, but whatever is advantageous for the many, that they may have life. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own good, but that of the many, in order that they may be saved. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> as I also please all in all things, seeking not my own profit, but that of the many, that they may be saved. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> even as I please all men, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many, that they may be saved.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> thus I endeavour to be acceptable to all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of others, so as they may be saved. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> That is the way that I also seek in everything the approval of all men, not aiming at my own profit, but at that of the many, in the hope that they may be saved. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> even as I also, in all things, please all men: not seeking my own profit, but that of the many, that they may be saved. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=2193" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">All to God's Glory</a> …32Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— 33<a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">as</a> <a href="/greek/2504.htm" title="2504: kagō (PPro-N1S) -- To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.">I also</a> <a href="/greek/700.htm" title="700: areskō (V-PIA-1S) -- To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable.">try to please</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasin (Adj-DMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">in all I do.</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zētōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">For I am not seeking</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1683.htm" title="1683: emautou (PPro-GM1S) -- Genitive case compound of emou and autos; of myself so likewise the dative case emautoi em-ow-to', and accusative case emauton em-ow-ton'.">my own</a> <a href="/greek/4851.htm" title="4851: symphoron (Adj-ANS) -- From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage.">good,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the good</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollōn (Adj-GMP) -- Much, many; often. ">of many,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">that</a> <a href="/greek/4982.htm" title="4982: sōthōsin (V-ASP-3P) -- To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.">they may be saved.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2</a> Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19-21</a> So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. / Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block. / It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">1 Corinthians 9:19-22</a> Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. / To 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. / To 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. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9-13</a> Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. / For if someone with a weak conscience sees you who are well informed eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols? / So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. ... <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1-3</a> We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. / For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a> Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a> Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:4</a> Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts. <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a> If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. <a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Matthew 18:6-7</a> But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. / Woe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come! <a href="/romans/14-7.htm">Romans 14:7-8</a> For none of us lives to himself alone, and none of us dies to himself alone. / If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. <a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm">1 Timothy 2:4</a> who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.<a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24</a> Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.See on ch.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">1 Corinthians 9:19-23</a> For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more… <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2,3</a> Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification… <a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28,29</a> Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">Advantage</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Aiming</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-22.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-34.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-9.htm">Try</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-32.htm">Advantage</a> <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Aiming</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-7.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-31.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-9.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-2.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-31.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Try</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-16.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 10</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">The sacraments of the Jews are types of ours;</a> 7. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">and their punishments,</a> 11. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">examples for us.</a> 13. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">We must flee from idolatry.</a> 21. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-21.htm">We must not make the Lord's table the table of demons;</a> 24. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">and in all things we must have regard for our brothers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>as I also try to please everyone in all I do. Paul's approach to ministry involved a conscious effort to be accommodating and considerate of others' needs and perspectives. This reflects his broader strategy of becoming "all things to all people" (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-22.htm">1 Corinthians 9:22</a>) to win them to Christ. The cultural context of Corinth, a diverse and cosmopolitan city, required sensitivity to various cultural and religious backgrounds. Paul's aim was not to compromise the gospel but to remove unnecessary barriers to its acceptance. This approach is consistent with Jesus' example of humility and service (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-7</a>), where He engaged with people from all walks of life.For I am not seeking my own good, Paul emphasizes his selflessness, a key characteristic of Christian leadership. This echoes Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Matthew 20:28</a>, where He states that He came not to be served but to serve. In a culture that often prioritized personal gain and status, Paul's attitude was countercultural. His focus was on the welfare of others, aligning with the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor as oneself (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>; <a href="/mark/12-31.htm">Mark 12:31</a>). This self-denial is a recurring theme in Paul's letters, urging believers to put others' needs above their own (<a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a>).but the good of many, Paul's ministry was driven by a desire to benefit as many people as possible. This reflects the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations. The "good" Paul refers to is not merely temporal or material but spiritual and eternal. His focus was on the edification and salvation of others, aligning with the biblical mandate to be a light to the world (<a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a>). This perspective is rooted in the understanding that God's love and salvation are available to all, transcending cultural and ethnic boundaries.that they may be saved. The ultimate goal of Paul's efforts was the salvation of others. This aligns with the core message of the gospel, which is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (<a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>). Salvation, in the biblical sense, involves deliverance from sin and reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ. Paul's missionary journeys and epistles consistently emphasize this redemptive purpose. His statement here underscores the urgency and importance of evangelism, reflecting God's desire for all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth (<a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm">1 Timothy 2:4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, providing guidance on how to live a life that reflects Christ's teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which presented unique challenges for the early Christian community. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, a group of believers navigating the complexities of living out their faith in a secular and often morally challenging environment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/selflessness_in_service.htm">Selflessness in Service</a> Paul models a life of selflessness, prioritizing the spiritual well-being of others over personal gain. As Christians, we are called to adopt this mindset in our interactions and decisions. <a href="/topical/e/evangelistic_intent.htm">Evangelistic Intent</a> The ultimate goal of pleasing others is not mere approval but their salvation. Our actions should reflect a desire to lead others to Christ. <a href="/topical/b/balancing_pleasing_others_and_truth.htm">Balancing Pleasing Others and Truth</a> While Paul seeks to please others, it is not at the expense of truth. We must discern when to stand firm in our convictions while still being approachable and loving. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_sensitivity.htm">Cultural Sensitivity</a> In a diverse world, understanding and respecting cultural differences can open doors for sharing the Gospel, as Paul did in Corinth. <a href="/topical/l/living_for_the_greater_good.htm">Living for the Greater Good</a> Our lives should be a testament to the Gospel, influencing others positively and drawing them towards salvation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 10</a> <a href="/q/titus_2__good_works_vs._faith_alone.htm">Titus 2 - How do we reconcile its emphasis on good works with other passages that stress salvation by faith alone?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_renewing_the_mind_mean.htm">What does renewing the mind mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_baptism_essential_for_salvation.htm">Is baptism necessary for salvation? (Mark 16:16 vs. 1 Corinthians 1:17)</a> <a href="/q/what_does_god_desire.htm">What does God desire?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) Even as I please all men . . .--Better, even as I in all things am seeking to please all men, not seeking my own profit, but that of the many--i.e., the whole great mass of men, and not, as the English seems to imply, merely "a great number." This is the same idea as "I am made all things to all men." (See <a href="/1_corinthians/9-22.htm" title="To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.">1Corinthians 9:22</a>.)With the last verse of this chapter we must connect the first verse of 1 Corinthians 11, "Become imitators of me, even as I am of Christ." This is the completion of the exhortation. The Apostle refers to his own example, but only to lead his readers up to Christ as the great example of One "who pleased not Himself" (<a href="/romans/15-3.htm" title="For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached you fell on me.">Romans 15:3</a>). His own example is valuable inasmuch as it is the example of one who is striving to conform to the image of his Lord. With the mention of the holiest Example and the most sacred Name, the whole of this argument and exhortation reaches its natural climax and conclusion.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - That they may be saved. All the sympathy, tolerance, forbearance, which I try to practise has this one supreme object. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>just as I καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. [try to] please ἀρέσκω (areskō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_700.htm">Strong's 700: </a> To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable. everyone πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. in all [I do]. πᾶσιν (pasin) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [For] I am not seeking ζητῶν (zētōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. my [own] ἐμαυτοῦ (emautou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1683.htm">Strong's 1683: </a> Genitive case compound of emou and autos; of myself so likewise the dative case emautoi em-ow-to', and accusative case emauton em-ow-ton'. good, σύμφορον (symphoron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4851.htm">Strong's 4851: </a> From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. [the good] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of many, πολλῶν (pollōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. they may be saved. σωθῶσιν (sōthōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 10:33 Even as I also please all men (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 10:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 10:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 11:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 11:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>