19. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) 1 Corinthians 9:19:1 ⧉Ἐλεύθεροςeleftherosfree 1 Corinthians 9:19:2 ⧉γὰρgarfor 1 Corinthians 9:19:3 ⧉ὢνonbeing 1 Corinthians 9:19:4 ⧉ἐκekfrom 1 Corinthians 9:19:5 ⧉πάντωνpandonall {people or things} 1 Corinthians 9:19:6 ⧉πᾶσινpasinto all 1 Corinthians 9:19:7 ⧉ἐμαυτὸνemavtonmyself 1 Corinthians 9:19:8 ⧉ἐδούλωσαedoolosaI enslaved {made a servant of} myself 1 Corinthians 9:19:9 ⧉ἵναeenaso that 1 Corinthians 9:19:10 ⧉τοὺςtoosthe 1 Corinthians 9:19:11 ⧉πλείοναςpleeonasmore 1 Corinthians 9:19:12 ⧉κερδήσωkerdeesoI might win |
19. Formal Translation Although I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, so that I might gain more. |
19. Dynamic Translation Even though I am free and under no obligation to anyone, I have willingly made myself a servant to everyone, so that I can win as many people as possible. |