Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
We are fools for Christ's sake, and ye are wise through Christ: we are weak, and ye are strong. Ye are honorable, and we are despised.
New American Standard Bible
We are
King James Version
We are 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.
Holman Bible
We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ!
International Standard Version
We are fools for the Messiah's sake, but you are wise in the Messiah. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
A Conservative Version
We are foolish for the sake of Christ, but ye are wise in Christ. We are weak, but ye are strong. Ye are esteemed, but we are disreputable.
American Standard Version
We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye have glory, but we have dishonor.
Amplified
We are [regarded as] fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are highly esteemed, but we are dishonored.
An Understandable Version
We are "fools" for Christ's sake, but you people [think you] are "wise" in [the fellowship of] Christ. We are weak, but you people [think you] are "strong." You are honored, but we are despised.
Anderson New Testament
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honored, but we are despised.
Bible in Basic English
We are made to seem foolish for Christ, but you are wise in Christ; we are feeble, but you are strong; you have glory, but we have shame.
Common New Testament
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are distinguished, but we are without honor.
Daniel Mace New Testament
we are made fools for our attachment to Christ, while you, who are christians too, still pass for the wise: we are in poverty, but you are in power: you meet with esteem, but we find contempt.
Darby Translation
We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye prudent in Christ: we weak, but ye strong: ye glorious, but we in dishonour.
Godbey New Testament
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are glorious, but we are dishonorable.
Goodspeed New Testament
We are made fools of, for the sake of Christ, while you are men of sense, through being united with him. We are weak, you are strong. You are distinguished, we are despised.
John Wesley New Testament
We are 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.
Julia Smith Translation
We foolish for Christ, and ye wise in Christ; we weak, and ye strong; ye honourable, and we dishonoured
King James 2000
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we are despised.
Lexham Expanded Bible
We [are] fools for the sake of Christ, but you [are] prudent in Christ! We [are] weak, but you [are] strong! You [are] honored, but we [are] dishonored!
Modern King James verseion
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honorable, but we are despised.
Moffatt New Testament
We, for Christ's sake, are 'fools'; you in Christ are sensible. We are weak, you are strong; you are honoured, we are in disrepute.
Montgomery New Testament
For Christ's sake we are fools, but you are quite philosophic in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we are outcast.
NET Bible
We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!
New Heart English Bible
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.
Noyes New Testament
We are fools for Christs sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are in honor, but we are despised.
Sawyer New Testament
For we are foolish for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; and you are glorious, but we are infamous.
The Emphasized Bible
We, are foolish for Christ's sake, but, ye, prudent in Christ; we are weak, but, ye, mighty; ye, all-glorious, but, we, dishonoured.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
We are counted fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are mighty; ye are honourable persons, but we despised.
Twentieth Century New Testament
We, for Christ's sake, are 'fools,' but you, by your union with Christ, are men of discernment. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are despised.
Webster
We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honorable, but we are despised.
Weymouth New Testament
We, for Christ's sake, are labeled as "foolish"; you, as Christians, are men of shrewd intelligence. We are mere weaklings: you are strong. You are in high repute: we are outcasts.
Williams New Testament
For we have become a spectacle to the universe, to angels as well as men. For Christ's sake we are held as fools, while you through union with Christ are men of wisdom. We are weak; you are strong. You are held in honor; we in dishonor.
World English Bible
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.
Worrell New Testament
We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are highly esteemed; but we are without honor.
Worsley New Testament
We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ: we are weak, but ye are strong: ye are honoured, but we are despised.
Youngs Literal Translation
we are fools because of Christ, and ye wise in Christ; we are ailing, and ye strong; ye glorious, and we dishonoured;
Themes
Christ » Sake, for his » Loss of reputation
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Foolishness » Who are fools for Christ’s sake
For Christ's sake » Loss of reputation
for Jesus' sake » Loss of reputation
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Topics
Interlinear
Dia
De
δέ
De
δέ
De
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184
Usage: 2184
Humeis
ὑμείς
Humeis
ὑμείς
Humeis
Usage: 120
Usage: 120
hemeis
ἡμεῖς
hemeis
Usage: 120
Asthenes
Ischuros
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 4:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Apostles' Humility
9 Me thinketh that God hath set forth us, which are apostles, for the lowest of all: as it were, men appointed to death. For we are a gazingstock unto the world, and to the angels, and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, and ye are wise through Christ: we are weak, and ye are strong. Ye are honorable, and we are despised. 11 Even unto this day we hunger and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted with fists, and have no certain dwelling place,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was among you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
Acts 17:18
Certain Philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, disputed with him. And some there were which said, "What will this babbler say?" Others said, "He seemeth to be a tidings-bringer of new devils," because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.
Acts 26:24
As he thus answered for himself: Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, thou art besides thyself. Much learning hath made thee mad."
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no man deceive himself. If any man seem wise among you, let him be a fool in this world, that he may be wise.
2 Corinthians 13:9
We are glad when we are weak, and ye strong. This also we wish for, even that ye were perfect.
2 Kings 9:11
And when Jehu was come out to the servants of his lord, they said to him, "Is all peace? Wherefore came this mad fellow unto thee?" And he said to them, "Ye know the person and his communication."
Proverbs 11:12
A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret.
Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and cast out of men's company; and one that had suffered sorrow, and had experience of infirmity. And we were as one that had hid his face from him.
Jeremiah 8:8-9
"How dare ye say then, 'We are wise, we have the law of the LORD among us'? Behold, the deceitful pen of the scribes, setteth forth lies:
Hosea 9:7
Be ye sure, O Israel: the time of visitation is come, the days of recompensing are at hand. As for the prophet, ye hold him for a fool; and him that is rich in the spirit, for a mad man: so great is your wickedness and malice.
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall falsely say all manner of evil sayings against you for my sake.
Matthew 10:22-25
and ye shall be hated of all men, for my name: but he that shall endureth unto the end, shall be saved.
Matthew 24:9
Then shall they put you to trouble, and shall kill you, and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake:
Luke 6:22
Blessed are ye when men hate you, and thrust you out of their company, and rail on you, and abhor your name, as an evil thing, for the son of man's sake.
Luke 10:16
He that heareth you, heareth me: And he that despiseth you, despiseth me. And he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me."
Luke 18:9
And he put forth this similitude, unto certain which trusted in themselves, that they were perfect, and despised others.
Acts 9:16
For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake."
Acts 17:32
When they heard of the resurrection from death, some mocked, and others said, "We will hear thee again of this matter."
1 Corinthians 1:1-3
Paul, by vocation an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and brother Sosthenes.
1 Corinthians 1:18-20
For the preaching of the cross is, to them that perish, foolishness: but unto us which are saved, it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:26-28
Brethren, look on your calling how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many of high degree are called:
1 Corinthians 2:14
For the natural man perceiveth not the things of the spirit of God, for they are but foolishness unto him: Neither can he perceive them, because he is spiritually examined.
1 Corinthians 3:2
I gave you milk to drink and not meat. For ye then were not strong - no, neither yet are strong.
1 Corinthians 4:8
Now ye are full: now ye are made rich: ye reign as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we might reign with you.
1 Corinthians 10:12
Wherefore, let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall.
1 Corinthians 10:14-15
Wherefore my dear beloved, flee from worshipping of idols.
2 Corinthians 10:10
"For the epistles," saith he, "are sore and strong: but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech homely."
2 Corinthians 11:19
For ye suffer fools gladly because that ye yourselves are wise.
2 Corinthians 11:29
Who is sick: and I am not sick? Who is hurt in the faith: and my heart burneth not?
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
and he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee. For my strength is made perfect through weakness." Very gladly therefore will I rejoice of my weakness, that the strength of Christ may dwell in me.
2 Corinthians 13:3-4
seeing that ye seek experience of Christ which speaketh in me, which among you is not weak, but is mighty in you.
1 Thessalonians 4:8
He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, which hath sent his holy spirit among you.
1 Peter 4:14
If ye be railed upon for the name of Christ; happy are ye. For the spirit of glory and the spirit of God resteth upon you. On their part he is evil spoken of: but on your part he is glorified.