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
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your …
But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and …
For ye are our glory and joy.
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our …
Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the Lord do so: the Lord perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to …
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou …
Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.