1 Corinthians 9:18

1 Corinthians 9:18. What then is my reward? that when I preach the Gospel, [1] I may make the Gospel of Christ with, out charge that for the good of others I forego an undoubted right. On this principle he would have them know that he acted in everything. In particular, 1 Corinthians 9:20.... to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews as when he circumcised Timothy (Acts 16:3), and when he went through certain Jewish rites during his last visit to Jerusalem (Acts 21:26). to them that are under the law, as under the law, not being myself under the law, [2] that I might, etc.

[1] The received text adds “of Christ,” but with scarce any authority.

[2] The whole of this very important clause is wanting in the received text; but it is found in the five oldest MSS., in most of the Cursives; and in all the oldest and best versions (the Peshito and Memphitic excepted). Beyond doubt, the apostle added it to prevent any misapprehension of his previous statement.