1 Corinthians — Chapter 4

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1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so ^Raccount of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Cor 4:13; 2 Cor 12:6

1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, ^Rthat a man be found faithful.

1 Cor 4:17; 1 Cor 7:25

1 Corinthians 4:3 But with me ^Rit is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.

1 Cor 2:15; 1 Sam 16:7

1 Corinthians 4:4 For ^RI know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.

Job 27:6; Ps 7:3-5

1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore ^Rjudge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Matt 7:1-2; Luke 6:37

1 Corinthians 4:6 And ^Rthese things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.

1 Cor 1:12; 1 Cor 3:4-7

1 Corinthians 4:7 For ^Rwho maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

1 Cor 12:4-11; 1 Cor 15:10

1 Corinthians 4:8 Now ^Rye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.

1 Cor 1:5; 1 Cor 3:1-2

1 Corinthians 4:9 For I think that God hath set forth ^Rus the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.

Ps 44:22; Rom 8:36

1 Corinthians 4:10 We ^Rare fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.

1 Cor 1:1-3,18-20,26-28; 1 Cor 2:3,14

1 Corinthians 4:11 Even ^Runto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;

1 Cor 9:4; 2 Cor 4:8

1 Corinthians 4:12 And ^Rlabour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

1 Cor 9:6; Acts 18:3

1 Corinthians 4:13 Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.

1 Corinthians 4:14 I ^Rwrite not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.

1 Cor 9:15; 2 Cor 7:3

1 Corinthians 4:15 For though ^Rye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

2 Tim 4:3

1 Corinthians 4:16 ^RWherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.

1 Cor 11:1; John 10:4-5

1 Corinthians 4:17 For this cause have ^RI sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.

1 Cor 16:10; Acts 19:21-22

1 Corinthians 4:18 ^RNow some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.

1 Cor 4:6-8; 1 Cor 5:2

1 Corinthians 4:19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, ^Rnot the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.

1 Cor 4:18; 2 Cor 13:1-4

1 Corinthians 4:20 ^RFor the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

1 Cor 1:24; 1 Cor 2:4

1 Corinthians 4:21 What will ye? ^Rshall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?

1 Cor 5:5; 2 Cor 10:2,6,8

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Corinthians 4:1–5 — Faithful stewards

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul describes ministers as stewards whose faithfulness the Lord judges. Premature judgments cannot reveal every motive.

Key Truth: Serve faithfully and leave hidden motives to God.

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Corinthians 4:6–13 — Pride and costly apostleship

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul challenges boasting in received gifts and contrasts Corinthian self-satisfaction with the apostles' hunger, weakness, and endurance.

Key Truth: Remember that every gift has been received.

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Corinthians 4:14–21 — A father's corrective appeal

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul admonishes beloved children, sends Timothy, and plans a visit that will test arrogant words against spiritual power.

Key Truth: Receive loving correction with a teachable heart.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Luke 12:48 — Entrusted gifts bring responsibility in Jesus' teaching.

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Reflect and Apply

How can gratitude for a received gift replace boasting?

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