1 Corinthians 9:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law, I became like one under the law, even though I myself am not under the law, to win those under the law.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ ἐγενόμην τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις ὡς Ἰουδαῖος, ἵνα Ἰουδαίους κερδήσω· τοῖς ὑπὸ νόμον, ὡς ὑπὸ νόμον, ἵνα τοὺς ὑπὸ νόμον κερδήσω·

Transliteration

And I egenomēn to the Ioudaiois as Ioudaios, that Ioudaious I might kerdēsō; to the ones under nomon, as under nomon, that the ones under nomon I might kerdēsō;

Grammar Details

• *egenomēn*: aorist indicative, middle, 1st person singular - became
• *Ioudaiois*: dative, masculine, plural - to Jews
• *Ioudaios*: nominative, masculine, singular - a Jew
• *Ioudaious*: accusative, masculine, plural - Jews
• *kerdēsō*: aorist subjunctive, 1st person singular - might gain/win
• *nomon*: accusative, masculine, singular - law

Word Meanings

• *egenomēn*: became/was/acted as
• *Ioudaiois*: Jews/Jewish people
• *kerdēsō*: might gain/might win/might profit
• *nomon*: law/Torah

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win the Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law;

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, not being myself under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Vnto the Iewes I became as a Iewe to winne ye Iewes. To the that were vnder the lawe was I made as though I had bene vnder the lawe to wynne the that were vnder the lawe.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Vnto the Iewes I am become as a Iewe, to wynne ye Iewes. To them that are vnder the lawe, I am become as though I were vnder the lawe, to wynne them which are vnder the lawe.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And vnto the Iewes, I become as a Iewe, that I may winne the Iewes: to them that are vnder the Lawe, as though I were vnder the Lawe, that I may winne them that are vnder the Lawe:

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Unto the Iewes, I become as a Iewe, that I might win the Iewes: To them that are vnder the lawe, I become as though I were vnder the lawe, that I might win them that are vnder the lawe:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain those who are under the law;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and I became to the Jews as a Jew, that Jews I might gain; to those under law as under law, that those under law I might gain;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, not being myself under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, not being myself under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And to the Jews I was as a Jew, so that I might give the good news to them; to those under the law I was the same, not as being myself under the law, but so that I might give the good news to those under the law.

• World English Bible (2000)

  To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain those who are under the law;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  To the Jews I became like a Jew to gain the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law(though I myself am not under the law) to gain those under the law.

Referenced Verses

• Acts 16:3 : 3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he had him circumcised because of the Jews who lived in those areas, as they all knew his father was a Greek.
• Gal 5:18 : 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
• Acts 21:20-26 : 20 When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to him, 'You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.' 21 'They have been informed that you teach all the Jews living among the Gentiles to turn away from Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or follow our customs.' 22 What should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come. 23 So do what we tell you: There are four men with us who have made a vow. 24 Take these men, join in their purification rites, and pay their expenses so that they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know there is no truth to these reports about you, but that you yourself are living in obedience to the law. 25 As for the Gentile believers, we have written to them our decision that they should abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. 26 The next day, Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he went to the temple to give notice of the date when the days of purification would end and the offering would be made for each of them.
• Rom 3:19 : 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
• Rom 6:14-15 : 14 For sin will not rule over you, because you are not under the law but under grace. 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? Certainly not!
• Rom 11:14 : 14 In the hope that I may somehow provoke my own people to jealousy and save some of them.
• Gal 4:5 : 5 to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
• Gal 4:21 : 21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not listen to the law?
• Acts 17:2-3 : 2 According to his custom, Paul went in to them, and for three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures. 3 He explained and presented evidence that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, saying, 'This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.'
• Acts 18:18 : 18 Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he said goodbye to the brothers and sisters and set sail for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because of a vow he had taken.