1 Corinthians 10:33even 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.
The setting
Corinth, Greece ~55 AD. Paul reflects on his ministry strategy while facing constant accusations...
The emotion here: defensive yet passionate, hurt by accusations but driven by love for souls
The original word
sōthōsin (σωθῶσιν) — that they might be rescued from eternal destruction
Why it matters
Paul was accused of being a people-pleaser by opponents who said he changed his message for different audiences
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Corinthians 10:33
This is Paul's defense - he's not compromising truth, he's sacrificing preferences for souls
Common misconceptionPeople think Paul was a compromiser who changed his message. He never changed the gospel - he changed his approach, food, and customs to reach people.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Corinthians 10:33
Bible Genome reading
1 Corinthians 10:33 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Corinthians 10:33 comes from the book of 1 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include selflessness, evangelistic concern. Notable phrases: please all men; profit of the many.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same growing
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
— Romans 10:17
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
— John 3:30
“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
“He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.”
— Genesis 15:6
Your reflection
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