1 Corinthians 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 16

¹ Let a man count us as under-servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

² For the rest, it is sought among stewards that one be found faithful.

³ But to me it is a small thing that I should be judged by you, or by a man’s day. But I do not even judge myself.

Chapter Summary

1 In what account the ministers ought to be had. 9 The apostles spectacles to the world, angels, and men: 15 yet our fathers in Christ.

Key Greek Words

ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443

πιστός believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly) G4103

εἰς against, among, as G1519

ἔλθῃ accompany, appear, bring G2064

εἷς a(-n, -ny, certain) G1520

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Apostles as Spectacles

Paul details the severe hardships faced by the apostles, describing them as fools for Christ and the offscouring of the world, and urges the puffed-up…

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Apostles as Spectacles

Paul details the severe hardships faced by the apostles, describing them as fools for Christ and the offscouring of the world, and urges the puffed-up Corinthians to imitate him [14-16].

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

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