1 Corinthians 4:1
Ministers [υ π η ρ ε τ α ς]. See on officer, Matthew 5:25. Only here in Paul's epistles. Stewards. See on Luke 16:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
Ministers [υ π η ρ ε τ α ς]. See on officer, Matthew 5:25. Only here in Paul's epistles. Stewards. See on Luke 16:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
It is required [ζ η τ ε ι τ α ι]. Lit., it is sought for; thus agreeing with found in the following clause.... [ Continue Reading ]
A very small thing [ε ι ς ε λ α χ ι σ τ ο ν]. Lit., unto a very small thing : it amounts to very little. Judged. See on ch. 1 Corinthians 2:14. Rev., in margin, examined. Man's judgment [α ν θ ρ ω π ι ν η ς η μ ε ρ α ς]. Lit., man's day, in contrast with the day of the Lord (ver. 5).... [ Continue Reading ]
Judge [κ ρ ι ν ε τ ε]. See on ch. 1 Corinthians 2:14. The change of the verb favors the rendering examine for ajnakrinw. The Lord is the only competent examiner therefore do not judge until He comes to judgment. Even I myself am not competent to institute a conclusive examination, for the absence of... [ Continue Reading ]
I have in a figure transferred [μ ε τ α σ χ η μ α τ ι σ α σ]. From meta, denoting exchange, and schma outward fashion. Here the fashion in which Paul expresses himself. See on transfigured, Matthew 17:2. Not to go beyond the things which are written [τ ο μ η υ π ε ρ α γ ε γ ρ α π τ α ι]. Lit. (that... [ Continue Reading ]
Now ye are full [η δ η κ ε κ ο ρ ε σ μ ε ν ο ι ε σ τ ε]. Rev., better, filled. Ironical contrast between their attitude and that of the apostle in vers. 3, 4. We are hungering for further revelations; ye are already filled without waiting for the Lord's coming. Ye have reigned [ε β α σ ι λ ε υ σ α... [ Continue Reading ]
For. Introducing a contrast between the inflated self - satisfaction of the Corinthians and the actual condition of their teachers. You have come to reign, but the case is very different with us, for I think, etc. Hath set forth [α π ε δ ε ι ξ ε ν]. Only twice in Paul's writings; here, and 2 Thessa... [ Continue Reading ]
For Christ's sake - in Christ [δ ι α χ ρ ι σ τ ο ν - ε ν χ ρ ι σ τ ω]. We apostles are fools in the world's eyes on account of [δ ι α] Christ, because we know and preach nothing but Christ : You are wise in Christ, as Christians, making your Christianity a means to your worldly greatness - union wit... [ Continue Reading ]
We have no certain dwelling - place [α σ τ α τ ο υ μ ε ν]. From astatov unstable, strolling about. Only here in the New Testament. Compare Matthew 8:20; Matthew 10:23; Hebrews 11:37. Wyc., we ben unstable.... [ Continue Reading ]
Labor [κ ο π ι ω μ ε ν]. Rev., toil. Unto weariness. See on Luke 5:5. Reviled [λ ο ι δ ο ρ ο υ μ ε ν ο ι]. See on Acts 23:4. We bless [ε υ λ ο γ ο υ μ ε ν]. See on blessed, John 12:13. We suffer [α ν ε χ ο μ ε θ α]. Lit., we hold or bear up.... [ Continue Reading ]
Defamed [δ υ σ φ η μ ο υ μ ε ν ο ι]. Publicly slandered; while reviled refers to personal abuse. Intreat [π α ρ α κ α λ ο υ μ ε ν]. See on consolation, Luke 6:24, and comfort, Acts 9:31. The sense is, we strive to appease by entreaty. Filth - offscouring [π ε ρ ι κ α θ α ρ μ α τ α - π ε ρ ι ψ η μ α... [ Continue Reading ]
To shame [ε ν τ ρ ε π ω ν]. Lit., as shaming. See on Matthew 21:37. The verb means to turn about, hence to turn one upon himself; put him to shame. Compare 2 Thessalonians 3:14; Titus 2:8. Also, in the middle voice, in the sense of reverence; to turn one's self toward another. See Mark 12:6; Luke 18... [ Continue Reading ]
Tutors [π α ι δ α γ ω γ ο υ ς]. From paiv boy and ajgwgov leader. The Paedagogus was a slave to whom boys were entrusted on leaving the care of the females, which was somewhere about their sixteenth year. He was often a foreigner, sometimes educated and refined, but often otherwise; for Plutarch com... [ Continue Reading ]