Parallel Verses
Amplified
We work [for our living], working hard with our own hands. When we are reviled and verbally abused, we bless. When we are persecuted, we take it patiently and endure.
New American Standard Bible
and we toil,
King James Version
And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:
Holman Bible
we labor, working
International Standard Version
We wear ourselves out from working with our own hands. When insulted, we bless. When persecuted, we endure.
A Conservative Version
And we toil, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;
American Standard Version
and we toil, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;
An Understandable Version
we work hard with our hands. [Though] we are cursed, we [ask God's] blessing [on people]; [though] we are persecuted, we persevere;
Anderson New Testament
and labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;
Bible in Basic English
And with our hands we do the hardest work: when they give us curses we give blessings, when we undergo punishment we take it quietly;
Common New Testament
and we toil, working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;
Daniel Mace New Testament
we are fatigu'd by our manual toil: when reviled, we pray: when persecuted, we don't repine:
Darby Translation
and labour, working with our own hands. Railed at, we bless; persecuted, we suffer it;
Godbey New Testament
and we toil working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it;
Goodspeed New Testament
we have worked with our hands for a living. When people abuse us, we bless them, when they persecute us, we put up with it,
John Wesley New Testament
being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:
Julia Smith Translation
And we are wearied, working with our own hands: being reviled, we praise; being driven out, we hold up
King James 2000
And labor, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it:
Lexham Expanded Bible
and we toil, working with our own hands. [When we are] reviled, we bless; [when we are] persecuted, we endure;
Modern King James verseion
And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it.
Moffatt New Testament
we work hard for our living; when reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we put up with it;
Montgomery New Testament
Homeless men, we toil, working with our own hands.
NET Bible
We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,
New Heart English Bible
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
Noyes New Testament
and labor, working with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it;
Sawyer New Testament
and labor, working with our hands; being reviled we bless, being persecuted we endure,
The Emphasized Bible
And toil, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless, being persecuted, we hold on,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
and work hard, labouring with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
Twentieth Century New Testament
We work hard, toiling with our own hands. We meet abuse with blessings, we meet persecution with endurance,
Webster
And labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
Weymouth New Testament
Homes we have none. Wearily we toil, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we bear it patiently;
Williams New Testament
We have worked hard with our own hands for a living. When abused by people, we bless them. When persecuted, we patiently bear it.
World English Bible
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
Worrell New Testament
and we toil, laboring with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;
Worsley New Testament
and we labour working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless: when persecuted, we bear it: when defamed, we intreat.
Youngs Literal Translation
and labour, working with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer;
Themes
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Stephen
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Exhibit patience
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Return blessings for
Self-denial » Instances of » Paul, in laboring for his own support while he also taught
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Interlinear
Ergazomai
Idios
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 4:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Apostles' Humility
11 To this present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are continually poorly dressed, and we are roughly treated, and wander homeless. 12 We work [for our living], working hard with our own hands. When we are reviled and verbally abused, we bless. When we are persecuted, we take it patiently and endure. 13 When we are slandered, we try to be conciliatory and answer softly. We have become like the scum of the world, the dregs of all things, even until now.
Cross References
1 Peter 3:9
and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
Acts 18:3
and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them; and they worked together for they were tent-makers.
Matthew 5:11
Luke 6:28
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].
Romans 12:20
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap
Matthew 5:44
Luke 23:34
John 15:20
Acts 7:60
Then falling on his knees [in worship], he cried out loudly, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them [do not charge them]!” When he had said this, he fell asleep [in death].
Acts 20:34
You know personally that these hands ministered to my own needs [working in manual labor] and to [those of] the people who were with me.
1 Corinthians 9:6
Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to stop doing manual labor [in order to support our ministry]?
1 Thessalonians 2:9
For you remember,
2 Thessalonians 3:8
nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support];
1 Timothy 4:10
It is for this that we labor and strive [often called to account], because we have fixed our [confident] hope on the living God, who is the
1 Peter 2:23
While being reviled and insulted, He did not revile or insult in return; while suffering, He made no threats [of vengeance], but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges fairly.
1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled or disturbed [by their opposition].
1 Peter 4:12-14
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you.
1 Peter 4:19
Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with the will of God must [continue to] do right and commit their souls [for safe-keeping] to the faithful Creator.
Jude 1:9
But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil (Satan), and