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1 Corinthians 4
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1 Corinthians 4:1 (show verse)

One should think about us this way -- as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries 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

1 Corinthians 4:2 (show verse)

Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.
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

1 Corinthians 4:3 (show verse)

So for me, it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.
Days » Illustrative of » Time of judgment

1 Corinthians 4:4 (show verse)

For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not acquitted because of this. The one who judges me is the Lord.
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1 Corinthians 4:5 (show verse)

So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.
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

1 Corinthians 4:6 (show verse)

I have applied these things to myself and Apollos because of you, brothers and sisters, so that through us you may learn "not to go beyond what is written," so that none of you will be puffed up in favor of the one against the other.
Boasting » Spiritual

1 Corinthians 4:7 (show verse)

For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?
Boasting » Spiritual
Debtors » Spiritual
Endowments » Diversity of
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Diversity of, to men
Gifts » From God » Forbids pride
God » Gifts of » Diversity of
Spiritual » Crowns » Debtors

1 Corinthians 4:8 (show verse)

Already you are satisfied! Already you are rich! You have become kings without us! I wish you had become kings so that we could reign with you!
Honor » Who has honor
Kings of israel » Spiritual kingship, conditions of » Fidelity
spiritual Kingship » Fidelity
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Fidelity
Strength » Who is strong

1 Corinthians 4:9 (show verse)

For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people.
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

1 Corinthians 4:10 (show verse)

We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!
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

1 Corinthians 4:11 (show verse)

To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, poorly clothed, brutally treated, and without a roof over our heads.
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

1 Corinthians 4:12 (show verse)

We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,
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

1 Corinthians 4:13 (show verse)

when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world's dirt and scum, even 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

1 Corinthians 4:14 (show verse)

I am not writing these things to shame you, but to correct you as my dear children.
Admonition » Reproof, duty of
Duty » Masters' » Of admonition

1 Corinthians 4:15 (show verse)

For though you may have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, because I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
New Birth » Through the instrumentality of » The ministry of the gospel

1 Corinthians 4:16 (show verse)

I encourage you, then, be imitators of me.
Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
Example » Paul, our
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Paul's » Example
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation

1 Corinthians 4:17 (show verse)

For this reason, I have sent Timothy to you, who is my dear and faithful son in the Lord. He will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them 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

1 Corinthians 4:18 (show verse)

Some have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride

1 Corinthians 4:19 (show verse)

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not only the talk of these arrogant people, but also their power.
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty

1 Corinthians 4:20 (show verse)

For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with 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

1 Corinthians 4:21 (show verse)

What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline or with love and a spirit of gentleness?
No Themes for this verse.
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