²² To the weak I became weak, to win the weak.^(A) I have become all things to all people^(B) so that by all possible means I might save some.^(C)

³³ even as I try to please everyone in every way.^(A) For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many,^(B) so that they may be saved.^(C)

Paul’s Use of His Freedom

¹⁹ Though I am free^(A) and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone,^(B) to win as many as possible.^(C)

15 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak^(A) and not to please ourselves.

¹⁴ in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy^(A) and save^(B) some of them.

Doing Good to All

6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit^(A) should restore^(B) that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.

¹³ Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother or sister to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause them to fall.^(A)

¹⁶ How do you know, wife, whether you will save^(A) your husband?^(B) Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?

²⁹ Who is weak, and I do not feel weak?^(A) Who is led into sin,^(B) and I do not inwardly burn?