1 Corinthians 9:19

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV "For though I be free from all men, I have made myself servant to all," it is said, "that I might gain all. And every one that striveth for mastery is temperate in all things."[136]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI

For instance, Paul circumcised Timothy because of the Jews who believed, in order that those who had received their training from the law might not revolt from the faith through his breaking such points of the law as were understood more cam ally, knowing right well that circumcision does not justify; for he professed that "all things were for all" by conformity, preserving those of the dogmas that were essential, "that he might gain all."[237]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI

And Daniel, under the king of the Persians, wore "the chain,"[238]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII

But that he might not, by dragging all at once away from the law to the circumcision of the heart through faith those of the Hebrews who were reluctant listeners, compel them to break away from the synagogue, he, "accommodating himself to the Jews, became a Jew that he might gain all."[81]

Tertullian On Idolatry

Now by this time, you who argue about "Joseph" and "Daniel," know that things old and new, rude and polished, begun and developed, slavish and free, are not always comparable. For they, even by their circumstances, were slaves; but you, the slave of none,[141]

Tertullian On Fasting

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Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII

to be free from all, but to bring himself under bondage to all those below that He might gain the more of them.[258]