1 Corinthians 4:9

For I think God has displayed us, the apostles, in last place, like men condemned to die: We have become a spectacle to the world and to angels and to men.

Romans 8:36

As it is written:
Because of You
we are being put to death all day long;
we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered.

Hebrews 10:33

Sometimes you were publicly exposed to taunts and afflictions, and at other times you were companions of those who were treated that way.

Psalm 44:22

Because of You we are slain all day long;
we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered.

Acts 19:29

So the city was filled with confusion, and they rushed all together into the amphitheater, dragging along Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians who were Paul’s traveling companions.

Acts 19:31

Even some of the provincial officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent word to him, pleading with him not to take a chance by going into the amphitheater.

1 Corinthians 15:30-32

Why are we in danger every hour?

2 Corinthians 1:8-10

For we don’t want you to be unaware, brothers, of our affliction that took place in Asia: we were completely overwhelmed—beyond our strength—so that we even despaired of life.

2 Corinthians 4:8-12

We are pressured in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair;

2 Corinthians 6:9

as unknown yet recognized;
as dying and look—we live;
as being disciplined yet not killed;

Philippians 1:29-30

For it has been given to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that no one will be shaken by these persecutions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.

1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?

Hebrews 11:36

and others experienced mockings and scourgings, as well as bonds and imprisonment.

Revelation 6:9-11

When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the people slaughtered because of God’s word and the testimony they had.

Revelation 7:11-14

All the angels stood around the throne, the elders, and the four living creatures, and they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,

Revelation 17:6-7

Then I saw that the woman was drunk on the blood of the saints and on the blood of the witnesses to Jesus. When I saw her, I was greatly astonished.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Spectacle

General references

Bible References

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1 Corinthians 15:30
Why are we in danger every hour?
2 Corinthians 1:8
For we don’t want you to be unaware, brothers, of our affliction that took place in Asia: we were completely overwhelmed—beyond our strength—so that we even despaired of life.
2 Corinthians 4:8
We are pressured in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 6:9
as unknown yet recognized;
as dying and look—we live;
as being disciplined yet not killed;
Philippians 1:29
For it has been given to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
1 Thessalonians 3:3
so that no one will be shaken by these persecutions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.

Us the apostles last, as

Psalm 44:22
Because of You we are slain all day long;
we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered.
Romans 8:36
As it is written:
Because of You
we are being put to death all day long;
we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered.
1 Thessalonians 5:9
For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Revelation 6:9
When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the people slaughtered because of God’s word and the testimony they had.

Spectacle

Acts 19:29
So the city was filled with confusion, and they rushed all together into the amphitheater, dragging along Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians who were Paul’s traveling companions.

To angels, and to men

Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?
Revelation 7:11
All the angels stood around the throne, the elders, and the four living creatures, and they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,
Revelation 17:6
Then I saw that the woman was drunk on the blood of the saints and on the blood of the witnesses to Jesus. When I saw her, I was greatly astonished.

General references

Lamentations 3:14
I am a laughingstock to all my people,
mocked by their songs all day long.

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