1 Corinthians 9:19, I Might Gain the More
The Apostle Paul sought to win souls for Christ by declining to accept any compensation so that he would not give offense to anyone or an excuse to reject the gospel, which he was determined to preach without charge. His principle of life was that he should not obligate himself to anyone by accepting favours from anyone. He lived in such a way among the Corinthians that all were obligated to him because of his free services in preaching the gospel. He adopted this philosophy of life for the single purpose of winning as many to Christ as possible. [Zodhiates]