1 Corinthians 4:1

The Apostles’ Ministry

4:1 One ¹  should think about us this way – as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 4:13-14

4:13 when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world’s dirt and scum, even now.

A Father’s Warning

4:14 I am not writing these things to shame you, but to correct you as my dear children.

1 Corinthians 4:18

4:18 Some have become arrogant, ²  as if I were not coming to you.

1 Corinthians 10:15

10:15 I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.

[4:1]  ¹ tn Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is both indefinite and general, “one”; “a person” (BDAG 81 s.v. 4.a.γ).

[4:18]  ² tn Grk “puffed up”; “inflated.”