Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Corinthians 10:33

33 Even as I please all men in all things , not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they might be saved .

That is, in all things wherein the Law of God hath left me a liberty; for Paul pleased no man, either in the omission of any thing which God had commanded him to do, or in the doing of any thing which God had forbidden him to do,

not seeking my own advantage, either the satisfaction of my own mind, or humor, or my own gain, but the advantage of others, especially in matters that may any way affect them as to their eternal Salvation. Thus Paul, like a good Shepherd, goeth out before the sheep, and leadeth them, and as every true Minister should be himself an example to the flock of Christ. And this is a third Rule to be observed by Christians, as to the use of the liberty which Gods Law hath lest them as to any particular actions, notwithstanding that liberty, yet they ought to have respect to the spiritual good and Salvation of others, and to do that part which their judgments inform them, will be, as least, to the spiritual damage and detriment, so most to the spiritual good and profit of the Souls of others with whom they converse.

Marginal references: Rom. 15.2. Chap. 9.19, 22.