1 Corinthians 9:22

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.

Cross-reference

1 Corinthians 9:19 introduces the slave-to-all strategy that verse 22 then applies specifically to the weak.

1 Corinthians 8:13 shows Paul giving up meat for the weak—same principle he applies in becoming weak to win them.

1 Corinthians 10:33 restates the same goal: seeking the good of many for their salvation — a direct parallel to the 'save some' motive.

In 1 Corinthians 8:9, Paul warns against using freedom to cause the weak to stumble — the same concern for the weak that drives his self-limitation here.

1 Corinthians 7:16 shows Paul's hope to save even a spouse — a parallel example of his evangelistic aspiration with a different group.

Romans 11:14 uses the identical phrase 'save some of them' for Paul's ministry to Israel, reinforcing his consistent aim.

Romans 15:1 Parallel

Romans 15:1 calls the strong to bear with the weak—Paul's becoming weak exemplifies this bearing for the sake of saving some.

In 2 Corinthians 11:29, Paul echoes the same empathy — feeling weak with the weak — showing it's a consistent pattern of his ministry.

Romans 14:1 Parallel

Romans 14:1 calls for accepting the weak in faith — directly aligning with Paul's becoming weak to win them.

In 2 Corinthians 6:3, Paul avoids putting any stumbling block in ministry — matching his strategy of becoming all things to not hinder the gospel here.

In 2 Timothy 2:10, Paul endures everything for the elect's salvation — the same gospel-driven sacrifice behind his becoming all things here.

Galatians 6:1 extends this ministry to the weak who have fallen, instructing gentle restoration — a specific application of Paul's principle.

1 Timothy 4:16 Related theme

1 Timothy 4:16 emphasizes that careful doctrine saves both teacher and hearers — echoing Paul's goal of saving some through adaptability here.

James 5:20 Related theme

James 5:20 describes saving a sinner through restoration — a different method but shares Paul's goal of rescuing souls here.