Thematic Bible
1 Corinthians 4:1 (show verse)
The right way for a man to think of us is as Christ's servants, and managers authorized to distribute the secret truths of God.
Christian ministers » Ministers of » Christ
Christian ministers » Servants » Of the mysteries of God
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Regard them as God's messengers
Ministers » Described as » Stewards of the mysteries of God
Ministers » Described as » Ministers of Christ
Names » Of ministers » Stewards of mysteries
Requirements » What the lord requires
Servant » Figurative
Steward » Figurative » Must be faithful
Titles and names of ministers » Ministers of Christ
Titles and names of ministers » Stewards of the mysteries of God
Christian ministers » Servants » Of the mysteries of God
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Regard them as God's messengers
Ministers » Described as » Stewards of the mysteries of God
Ministers » Described as » Ministers of Christ
Names » Of ministers » Stewards of mysteries
Requirements » What the lord requires
Servant » Figurative
Steward » Figurative » Must be faithful
Titles and names of ministers » Ministers of Christ
Titles and names of ministers » Stewards of the mysteries of God
1 Corinthians 4:2 (show verse)
Now further, what is always demanded of managers is that they can be depended on.
Business » Fidelity in » Required of stewards
Business life » Fidelity » Required of stewards
Faithfulness » Especially required in » Ministers
Faithfulness » Of men » Required of stewards
Fidelity » In business » Required of stewards
Requirements » What the lord requires
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be faithful to them
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Required of stewards
Steward » Figurative » Must be faithful
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Faithfulness required
Virtues » Fidelity » Required of stewards
Business life » Fidelity » Required of stewards
Faithfulness » Especially required in » Ministers
Faithfulness » Of men » Required of stewards
Fidelity » In business » Required of stewards
Requirements » What the lord requires
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be faithful to them
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Required of stewards
Steward » Figurative » Must be faithful
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Faithfulness required
Virtues » Fidelity » Required of stewards
1 Corinthians 4:3 (show verse)
I for my part care very little about being examined by you or by any human court. I do not even offer myself for investigation.
1 Corinthians 4:4 (show verse)
For while my conscience does not trouble me at all, that does not prove that I am innocent. It is the Lord who must examine me.
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1 Corinthians 4:5 (show verse)
Do not form any premature judgments, therefore, but wait until the Lord comes back. For he will light up the darkness that now hides things and show what the motives in people's minds are, and then everyone will get from God the praise he deserves.
Charitableness » Judgment forbidden
Charity » Judgment forbidden
Christ » Joy of » Judge
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As God, the judge
Exposure » Of sin » Inevitable
Hiding » That which has been hidden
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » God the judge
Judge » Christ as
Judgment » Forbidden
Judgment » Because not acquainted with all facts
Judgment » Shall be of all » Thoughts
Light » The lord lighting darkness
Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Resurrection » The lord revealing secrets
Second coming of Christ » Purpose of
Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Charitableness
The second coming of Christ » The purposes of, are to » Bring to light the hidden things of darkness, &c
Sin » Excuses offered for » Exposure of, inevitable
the future » The judge, at the great day » Christ as judge
the future » The second coming of Christ » Purpose of
Charity » Judgment forbidden
Christ » Joy of » Judge
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As God, the judge
Exposure » Of sin » Inevitable
Hiding » That which has been hidden
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » God the judge
Judge » Christ as
Judgment » Forbidden
Judgment » Because not acquainted with all facts
Judgment » Shall be of all » Thoughts
Light » The lord lighting darkness
Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Resurrection » The lord revealing secrets
Second coming of Christ » Purpose of
Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Charitableness
The second coming of Christ » The purposes of, are to » Bring to light the hidden things of darkness, &c
Sin » Excuses offered for » Exposure of, inevitable
the future » The judge, at the great day » Christ as judge
the future » The second coming of Christ » Purpose of
1 Corinthians 4:6 (show verse)
Now, brothers, for your benefit I have applied all this only to Apollos and myself, by using us as illustrations to teach you the old lesson, "Never go beyond the letter," and to keep any of you from boasting of one teacher at the expense of another.
1 Corinthians 4:7 (show verse)
For who sees anything special in you? And what have you got that you have not been given? But if it has been given you, why do you boast as though it had not been?
1 Corinthians 4:8 (show verse)
Are you satisfied already? Have you become rich already? Have you entered your kingdom without waiting for us? I wish you had entered it, so that we might share it with you!
1 Corinthians 4:9 (show verse)
For it seems to me, God has exhibited us apostles at the very end of the procession, like the men condemned to die in the arena. For we have become a spectacle to the whole universe, angels as well as men.
Despisement » Who is despised
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Foolishness » Who are fools for Christ’s sake
Games » Figurative » Fighting wild "beasts", of spiritual conflict
Honor » Who has honor
Life » Christ » Conspicuous
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Gladiatorial fights
Strength » Who is strong
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Wisdom » Who is wise
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Foolishness » Who are fools for Christ’s sake
Games » Figurative » Fighting wild "beasts", of spiritual conflict
Honor » Who has honor
Life » Christ » Conspicuous
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Gladiatorial fights
Strength » Who is strong
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Wisdom » Who is wise
1 Corinthians 4:10 (show verse)
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.
Christ » Sake, for his » Loss of reputation
Despisement » Who is despised
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Foolishness » Who are fools for Christ’s sake
For Christ's sake » Loss of reputation
Honor » Who has honor
for Jesus' sake » Loss of reputation
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Strength » Who is strong
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Loss of reputation
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Loss of reputation
Wisdom » Who is wise
Despisement » Who is despised
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Foolishness » Who are fools for Christ’s sake
For Christ's sake » Loss of reputation
Honor » Who has honor
for Jesus' sake » Loss of reputation
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Strength » Who is strong
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Loss of reputation
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Loss of reputation
Wisdom » Who is wise
1 Corinthians 4:11 (show verse)
To this day we have gone hungry, thirsty, and ill-clad; we have had rough usage, we have had no home,
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Trials » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Trials » Of ministers and prophets
1 Corinthians 4:12 (show verse)
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,
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
Industry » Exemplified
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Stephen
Meekness » Exemplified
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 » For Christ
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
Industry » Exemplified
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Stephen
Meekness » Exemplified
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 » For Christ
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
1 Corinthians 4:13 (show verse)
when they slander us, we try to conciliate them. We have come to be like the scum of the earth, the dregs of the world, and we are so now.
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Saints » Death of » Despised
Slander » Includes » Defaming
Slander » Saints » Should return good for
Slander » Should return good for
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Saints despised
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Saints » Death of » Despised
Slander » Includes » Defaming
Slander » Saints » Should return good for
Slander » Should return good for
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Saints despised
1 Corinthians 4:14 (show verse)
I do not write this to you to make you ashamed, but for your instruction as my dear children.
1 Corinthians 4:15 (show verse)
For no matter how many guides you may have in the Christian life, you will not have many fathers; for in this matter of union with Christ, I became your father, through preaching the good news to you.
1 Corinthians 4:16 (show verse)
So I urge you, follow my example.
1 Corinthians 4:17 (show verse)
This is why I have sent Timothy to you. He is a dear child of mine, in the service of the Lord, and one on whom you can depend, and he will help you to keep in mind my methods in the service of Christ Jesus, which I follow everywhere in every church.
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Faithfulness » In business » Faithfulness to God, examples of
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Timothy
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Fidelity » In business » To God
spiritual Relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Remembrance » The duty of remembering » Remembrancers, the duty of believers to act as
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Timothy » Paul's love for
Timothy » Reputation and Christian faith of
Timothy » Sent to the corinthians
Faithfulness » In business » Faithfulness to God, examples of
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Timothy
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Fidelity » In business » To God
spiritual Relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Remembrance » The duty of remembering » Remembrancers, the duty of believers to act as
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Timothy » Paul's love for
Timothy » Reputation and Christian faith of
Timothy » Sent to the corinthians
1 Corinthians 4:18 (show verse)
Some of you seem to think that I am not coming to visit you, and are putting on airs about it.
1 Corinthians 4:19 (show verse)
But I am coming very soon to see you, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out, not what these conceited people have to say, but what they can actually do.
1 Corinthians 4:20 (show verse)
For the reign of God is not a matter of words but of power.
God » Kingdom of » Coming with power
Kingdom » Coming with power
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is not
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
spiritual Kingdom » General references to
Power » What is in power
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
Spiritual » Kingdom » General references to
Kingdom » Coming with power
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is not
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
spiritual Kingdom » General references to
Power » What is in power
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
Spiritual » Kingdom » General references to
1 Corinthians 4:21 (show verse)
Which will you have? Shall I come to you with a stick, or in a loving and gentle spirit?
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