1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God. ESV For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. As a severe disciplinarian who makes you walk the line? e. We both hunger and thirst: Pauls description of his own ministry focuses on deprivation and humiliation. Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! i. i. c. That none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other: When the Corinthian Christians used unbiblical standards to judge the apostles, they could easily like one and hate another based on bad standards. f. And we labor, working with our own hands: The Corinthians, in their love of Greek wisdom, embraced the Greek idea that manual labor was fit only for slaves. " 1 Corinthians 4:20 - The Message God wants to assist us in living a healthy life and He has given those who believe in Jesus a helper - the Holy Spirit. The Message of Genesis: Echoes (Softcover): The Bible in Contemporary Language and Cultural Expression, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown/pink, The Message Large-Print Devotional Bible, hardcover, The Message Compact Bible, Teal and Brown Python - Slightly Imperfect. , . Im not, you know, asking you to do anything Im not already doing myself. Pentateuch Im not, you know, asking you to do anything Im not already doing myself. ii. 2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. For mI became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 2dI fed you with milk, not solid food, for eyou were not ready for it. 18-20I know there are some among you who are so full of themselves they never listen to anyone, let alone me. Whenever Paul would hear criticism of his style or manner, he could simply ask, Did I give you the truth? As a good steward, thats what he first cared about. We are servants of Christ, not his masters. Although we are unable to reconstruct the situation in Corinth completely, Paul clearly traces the divisions back to a false self-image on the part of the Corinthians, coupled with a false understanding of the apostles who preached to them (cf. Deepen your knowledge of Scripture for less than $5/mo. Gods Way is not a matter of mere talk; its an empowered life. , knows your heart? And we labor, working with our own hands. But this is to think beyond what is written in the sense Paul means it here. (1 Corinthians 4:1-2) Servants and stewards. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Paul had a unique place of authority and leadership among the Corinthian Christians, not only because he fathered the church itself in Corinth (I have begotten you through the gospel), but also because of his apostolic authority. 5What then is Apollos? What Does a Wife of Noble Character Look Like? NLT For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God's power. The Message (MSG). 12For what have I to do with judging ooutsiders? c. For I know nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this: Paul also recognizes that he does not stand in a perfect state of justification or innocence just because his conscience was clear. Now the Gospel is not in "word"; though it lies in the word of God, the Scriptures of truth: and treats of the essential word of God, the Lord Jesus Christ; and cannot be preached without words, even the words of men; yet is not to be preached with wisdom of words, with enticing words of man's wisdom, or in the words which man's wisdom teacheth; nor does the efficacy of it lie in, or depend upon the words of the preacher, or on mere moral persuasion: for whenever it is effectual, it comes not "in word only, but also in power"; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 and by "power" is meant, not a power of working miracles the first preachers of the Gospel had, and by which it was greatly confirmed; nor a godly life and conversation which that enforced upon, and engaged both ministers and people to; but the powerful efficacy of the Spirit, attending the preaching of the Gospel to the quickening of dead sinners, the enlightening of blind eyes, and unstopping of deaf ears; the softening of hard hearts, the delivering of persons from the slavery of sin and Satan, the transforming and renewing of them both inwardly and outwardly; and to the comforting, enlivening, strengthening, and establishing of the saints; all which can never be ascribed to the persuasive language of men, but to the power of God; and which is the more apparent when it is observed what mean and despicable instruments in the eyes of men are made use of: what the doctrines are that are preached, not being of man, nor agreeably to his carnal reason, but esteemed foolishness by him; and the manner in which they are propagated, not in a carnal way, by outward force, but by the foolishness of preaching: and the opposition made to it both by the enmity of man's heart unto it, by the men of the world, and by Satan and his principalities and powers. Cancel any time. "In the beginning God" implies that God existed before the beginning of time. 5Therefore qdo not pronounce judgment before the time, rbefore the Lord comes, swho will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. 2For I decided to know nothing among you except zJesus Christ and him crucified. In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul walks through the accountability of church leadership, the mark of suffering in the lives of followers of Jesus, and his desire for the Corinthians to imitate his faith. How Does the Book of Ecclesiastes Point Us to Christ? In fact, I do not even judge myself. It used to be that something was considered Biblical if it came from the Bible; today, people say things are Biblical if they cant find a verse which specifically condemns it. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Were treated like garbage, the leftovers that nobody wants. They don't think I'll ever show up in person. 2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. Read full chapter 1 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 5 New International Version (NIV) Wisdom Literature Indeed I could wish you did reign: Wouldnt it be great if they really were reigning already? Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 15The xspiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. This kind of humiliation was the greatest horror to the pride of the Corinthian Christians. He wants to shake them out of their proud, self-willed thinking. The Gospels Were the Messiahs misfits. In this section of the letter, Paul faced some of the real challenges of ministry: how to confront sin without being too harsh, or implying that you are above sin; how to get people to conform their lives to the gospel when they think too highly of themselves. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 21 What do you prefer? I love you and want you to grow up well, not spoiled. Let a man so consider us: Paul asks that he, and the other apostles ( us) be regarded by the Corinthians as servants. For who makes you differ: The puffed up state of the Corinthian Christians meant there was a pride problem. He does not mean this in a literal way, but in a figurative way, so the Corinthian Christians would learn a more proper way to see the apostles. Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. a. The Gospels Proud member The word hyperetas literally means an under-rower, in the sense that someone is a rower on a big galley ship. And even now you are not yet ready, If what you have spiritually is a gift from God, why do you glory in it as if it were your own accomplishment? Though the pride was evident in the cliques around the different apostles, the cliques werent the problem as much as pride was the problem. Start for FREE. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. NASB For the kingdom of God is not in words, but in power. 1 Corinthians 4:16-20The Message. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. We have been made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now: Its a little embarrassing to read Pauls description of his ministry while working on a nice computer and surrounded by several hundred books. How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life! Let him who has done this be removed from among you. Imitate you, Paul? 2Or do you not know that sthe saints will judge the world? For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. When they call us names, we say, God bless you. When they spread rumors about. I would rather not see you inflating or deflating reputations based on mere hearsay. Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-4, Psalm 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20. a. Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? of Scripture. And its not getting any better. He may mean he is both despised and a sacrifice on their behalf. Kristyn performs annual shows at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Grand Ole Opry, where she leads the Sing! Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! They dont think Ill ever show up in person. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point It would offend them that one of Gods apostles would actually work with his own hands! 14If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, ahe will receive a reward. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. Ought you znot rather to mourn? But, except, however. There are a lot of people around who cant wait to tell you what youve done wrong, but there arent many fathers willing to take the time and effort to help you grow up. It seems to me that God has put us who bear his Message on stage in a theater in which no one wants to buy a ticket. For less than $5/mo. But if they learned to not think beyond what is written, they wouldnt proudly take sides behind certain apostles as 1 Corinthians 3:4 says they did. 4 1-4 Don't imagine us leaders to be something we aren't. We are servants of Christ, not his masters. For less than $5/mo. h. The offscouring of all things: Some ancient Greeks had a custom of casting certain worthless people into the sea during a time of plague or famine, while saying Be our offscouring! The victims were called scrapings in the belief that they would wipe away the communities guilt. These were things that the Corinthian Christians, in their pride, wanted to avoid at all cost. For less than $5/mo. The word spectacle is theatron, from which we get our word theater. When Paul says we have been made a spectacle to the world, he speaks of how the apostles were publicly humiliated. 7To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. And even if they did, is there anything they would discover in you that you could take credit for? 3And aI was with you bin weakness and in fear and much trembling, Only then will any one of us get to hear the Well done! of God. 1 Corinthians 4:20. 4 15If anyones work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, bbut only as through fire. 9For we are pGods fellow workers. i. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure; being defamed, we entreat. 2And I, when I came to you, brothers,1 xdid not come proclaiming to you ythe testimony2 of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 16cDo you not know that you3 are Gods temple and that Gods Spirit dwells in you? In relation to the master of the house, the steward was a slave; but in relation to the other slaves the steward was a master. People look at you and see filth and the offscouring of all things. We want the power without the cost. Morgan describes this under-rower as one who acts under direction, and asks no questions, one who does the thing he is appointed to do without hesitation, and one who reports only to the One Who is over him.. Does John 12:25 Teach That We Must Hate Our Lives? In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul walks through the accountability of church leadership, the mark of suffering in the lives of followers of Jesus, and his desire for the Corinthians to imitate his faith. They managed (in the sense of preserving and protecting) and dispensed (in the sense of distributing) the truth of God. 19For gthe wisdom of this world is folly with God. It was as Jesus helped me proclaim Gods Message to you that I became your father. Maybe that wasnt so bad after all! Were something everyone stands around and stares at, like an accident in the street. qPurge the evil person from among you., 6When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous rinstead of the saints? 1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. qYou are not your own, Passwords should have at least 6 characters. The image of 1 Corinthians 4:9 is either from the coliseum or the parade of a conquering Roman general, where he displayed his armies first, the booty second, and at the end of the procession, the defeated captives who would be condemned to die in the arena. contrariwise. c. For in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel: The instructor did have legitimate authority, but certainly not like a father. ii. 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Isnt everything you have and everything you are sheer gifts from God? Pentateuch The Ministry of Apostles. A steward never owned the property or resource he dealt with; he simply managed it for his master and had to manage it faithfully. We are servants of Christ, not his masters. Do I live with a spirit of humble gratitude? It was in Okinawa in WWII, a tremendous Japanese defense was located on Hem Hill. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gods Way is not a matter of mere talk; its an empowered life. 8He who plants and he who waters are one, and each owill receive his wages according to his labor. 2And yyou are arrogant! a. I have figuratively transferred: In the first few verses of this chapter, Paul spoke of the apostles being servants and stewards. And especially knowing how much I, like most people, would like to have the respect and admiration of the world. 2. (1 Corinthians 4:6) The broader application of Pauls words. Paul is trying to address both of these problems. vWhat do you have that you did not receive? But I rather think the Gospel is here meant, often in Scripture called the kingdom of God, and the doctrines of it, the mysteries of the kingdom; because it is a message from the King of kings; the means of setting up the kingdom or grace in the heart; its subjects are things concerning the kingdom of God; it is what has brought life and immortality, or an immortal life to light; and gives the best account of the invisible glories of the heavenly state, and points out the saints' meetness for it, and title to it; declaring that except a man is born again, and has a better righteousness than his own, even that of Christ's, he shall neither see nor enter into the kingdom of heaven. " God's way is an empowered life. The final test of wisdom is power; the word of the cross not only has the power to mentally illumine, but also to morally save. And what do you have that you did not receive? We learn through this passage that God's call for his servants is not success, honor, or status, but faithfulness alone. b. They were concerned about the image of worldly success and power, and many of them despised Paul and the other apostles because they did not display that image. 6All Im doing right now, friends, is showing how these things pertain to Apollos and me so that you will learn restraint and not rush into making judgments without knowing all the facts. Cookie Notice: I'm writing as a father to you, my children. 17This is why I sent Timothy to you earlier. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. 21So jlet no one boast in men. Then Paul also might reign with you! Paul knew his righteousness came from Jesus, not from his own personal life even though he had a godly walk. This is why I sent Timothy to you earlier. Isnt everything you. Gods Way is not a matter of mere talk; its an empowered life. d. Therefore judge nothing before the time: It is as if Paul were saying, You Corinthians act like judges at athletic events, qualified to give some the trophy and to send others away as losers. All the page ; Biblical Concordance ; Biblical Dictionary From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. c. I urge you, imitate me: The first reaction of many of the Corinthian Christians would probably be horror. 13dFood is meant for the stomach and the stomach for foodand God will destroy both one eand the other. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1 Corinthians 2:4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, 30 May 2023 10:17:00 John 3:16, Jesus faith love), Select a Beginning Point 4oFor I am not aware of anything against myself, pbut I am not thereby acquitted. Today, there is no shortage of ministers who want to display the image of worldly success and power, and no shortage of Christians who will only value that in their minister. Or as a good friend and counselor who wants to share heart-to-heart with you? Kristyn and Keith are originally from Northern Ireland and now live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their four daughters. 15 There are a lot of people around who can't wait to tell you what you've done wrong, but there aren't many fathers willing to take the time and effort to help you grow up. . When they thought Paul was afraid of them, it made them all the more proud in their hearts. 13God judges3 those outside. (1 Corinthians 4:7) Three questions to humble the proud. rule, or a realm. Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you. Salem Media Group. The always (even in Romans 14:17) bears ref [785 . Im not, you know, asking you to do anything Im not already doing myself. 17This is why I sent Timothy to you earlier. ii. 14-16Im not writing all this as a neighborhood scold to shame you. We have nothing which we have not received. In the end, he who judges me is the Lord. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. This is tough work to do in a heart, and only a great work by the Spirit can accomplish it! Please allow up to 3 business days for a response. 4and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of cthe Spirit and of power, 1 Cor 4:6, 9; 9:1-5) and of the Christian message itself. 16I urge you, then, nbe imitators of me. 21So how should I prepare to come to you? Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. Now the Gospel is not in "word"; though it lies in the word of God, the Scriptures of truth: and treats of the essential word of God, the Lord Jesus Christ; and cannot be preached without words, even the words of men; yet is not to be preached with wisdom of words, with enticing words of man's wisdom, or in the words which man's wisdom teacheth; nor does the efficacy of it lie in, or depend upon the words of the preacher, or on mere moral persuasion: for whenever it is effectual, it comes not "in word only, but also in power"; ( 1 Thessalonians 1:5 ) and by "power" is meant, not a power of working miracles the first preachers of the Gospel had, and by which it was greatly confirmed; nor a godly life and conversation which that enforced upon, and engaged both ministers and people to; but the powerful efficacy of the Spirit, attending the preaching of the Gospel to the quickening of dead sinners, the enlightening of blind eyes, and unstopping of deaf ears; the softening of hard hearts, the delivering of persons from the slavery of sin and Satan, the transforming and renewing of them both inwardly and outwardly; and to the comforting, enlivening, strengthening, and establishing of the saints; all which can never be ascribed to the persuasive language of men, but to the power of God; and which is the more apparent when it is observed what mean and despicable instruments in the eyes of men are made use of: what the doctrines are that are preached, not being of man, nor agreeably to his carnal reason, but esteemed foolishness by him; and the manner in which they are propagated, not in a carnal way, by outward force, but by the foolishness of preaching: and the opposition made to it both by the enmity of man's heart unto it, by the men of the world, and by Satan and his principalities and powers. 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