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1 Corinthians 4:1 (show verse)
People should regard us as servants of Christ. God has trusted us with his secrets.
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)
It is required of stewards that a man is trustworthy.
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)
But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself.
1 Corinthians 4:4 (show verse)
I know nothing against myself. Yet this does not acquit me, but he that judges me is God.
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1 Corinthians 4:5 (show verse)
Do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and make apparent the counsels of the hearts. Then each man's praise will come 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
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)
Brothers I have applied these things to myself and to Apollos for your sakes. That way you might learn the value of the saying: Do not go beyond the things written. None of you should be arrogant (self-important) against one another.
1 Corinthians 4:7 (show verse)
For who made you superior to (different than) another? What do you have that you did not receive? If you did receive it, why do you brag, as if you did not receive it?
1 Corinthians 4:8 (show verse)
You are full and now you are rich, you have reigned as kings without us. I would to God you did reign, that we also might reign with you.
1 Corinthians 4:9 (show verse)
For I think that God has placed us apostles last as men appointed to death. We are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to 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 fools for Christ. But you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honorable, but 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)
Even to this present hour we both hunger and thirst. We are naked. We are treated badly and we are homeless.
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 labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer 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)
being slandered, we answer kindly. We are made as the filth of the world and are the refuse of all things to this day.
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 these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you.
1 Corinthians 4:15 (show verse)
Though you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers. For in Christ Jesus I have given birth to you through the good news.
1 Corinthians 4:16 (show verse)
For this reason I urge you to imitate me.
1 Corinthians 4:17 (show verse)
I send Timothy, my beloved son faithful in the Lord, to you for this purpose. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ, just as I teach it in every congregation.
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)
Now some have become proud (arrogant), thinking that I would not come to you.
1 Corinthians 4:19 (show verse)
But I will come to you shortly, if God wills, and I will get to know what the proud ones do and not what they say, but their power.
1 Corinthians 4:20 (show verse)
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in 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)
What do you want? Shall I come to you with punishment or with love, and in the mild spirit of meekness?
No Themes for this verse.