1 Corinthians 10:33

“Even as I please all men in all things, etc.] The apostle sets himself as an example, though he was far from being a man pleaser, in the bad sense of that phrase; nor must these all things, in which he is said to please all men, be taken in the largest sense; but are to be understood of things indifferent, which might be done or avoided, without breaking the law of or contradicting the Gospel of Christ, or any of its rules and ordinances, to all which the apostle was inviolably attached; nor did he in these things seek to please men, but in all to act the part of a faithful servant of Christ, and steward of the mysteries of grace; (see <460919>1 Corinthians 9:19-22). Moreover, it is not to…”

“I please--I try to please (Co1 9:19, Co1 9:22; Rom 15:2). not seeking mine own-- (Co1 10:24). many--rather as Greek, "THE many." Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 11”

“Even as I ... - Paul here proposes his own example as their guide. The example which he refers to is that which he had exhibited as described in this and the preceding chapters. His main object had been to please all people; that is, not to alarm their prejudices, or needlessly to excite their opposition (see the note at 1 Corinthians 9:19-23), while he made known to them the truth, and sought their salvation - It is well when a minister can without ostentation appeal to his own example, and urge others to a life of self-denial and holiness, by his own manner of living, and by what he is himself in his daily walk and conversation. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These…”

“Even as I, as much as lieth in me, please all men. Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 11”

“Co1 10:24, Co1 9:19-23; Rom 15:2, Rom 15:3; Co2 11:28, Co2 11:29, Co2 12:19 Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 11”