1 Corinthians 4:8

So, now you have been filled, and now you have been made wealthy, as if to reign without us? But I wish that you would reign, so that we, too, might reign with you!

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

7For what distinguishes you from another? And what do you have that you have not received? But if you have received it, why do you glory, as if you had not received it?

9For I think that God has presented us as the last Apostles, as those destined for death. For we have been made into a spectacle for the world, and for Angels, and for men.

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Cross References

Numbers 11:29But he said, “Why are you jealous on my behalf? Who decides that any of the people may prophesy and that God may give to them his Spirit?”

Proverbs 13:7One is like the rich, though he has nothing. And another is like the poor, though he has many riches.

Isaiah 5:21Woe to you who are wise in your own eyes, and prudent in your own sight!

Luke 1:51He has accomplished powerful deeds with his arm. He has scattered the arrogant in the intentions of their heart.

Acts 20:29I know that after my departure ravenous wolves will enter among you, not sparing the flock.

Romans 12:3For I say, through the grace that has been given to me, to all who are among you: Taste no more than it is necessary to taste, but taste unto sobriety and just as God has distributed a share of the faith to each one.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 4:8-14

Caution against Censoriousness; Distressed Condition of the Apostles. ( a. d. 57.) 7 For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? 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. 9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a… Read the whole commentary →

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