1 Corinthians 4:8
Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
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
Already are ye filled, already ye are become rich, ye have come to reign without us: yea and I would that ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
Already ye are having been filled, already ye were rich, apart from us ye did reign, and I would also ye did reign, that we also with you may reign together,
For even now you are full, even now you have wealth, you have been made kings without us: truly, I would be glad if you were kings, so that we might be kings with you.
Cross References
And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and …
For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good.
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the Lord do so: the Lord perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to …
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn …