1 Corinthians 4:10
We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul and Apollos are servants, stewards of God's mysteries. It is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. Paul has been made a spectacle to angels and humans — weak, dishonored, hungry, homeless, a refuse. Yet he does not …
Other Translations
We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye have glory, but we have dishonor.
we <FI>are<Fi> fools because of Christ, and ye wise in Christ; we <FI>are<Fi> ailing, and ye strong; ye glorious, and we dishonoured;
We are made to seem foolish for Christ, but you are wise in Christ; we are feeble, but you are strong; you have glory, but we have shame.
Cross References
Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and one said unto him, Is all well? wherefore came …
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it …
How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us? Lo, certainly in vain …
The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the Lord; and …
The days of visitation are come, the days of recompence are come; Israel shall know it: the prophet is a …
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you …
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall …
It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they …
Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all …