1 Corinthians 4:9

For 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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In The King James Version

For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.

In Context

8So, 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!

10So we are fools because of Christ, but you are discerning in Christ? We are weak, but you are strong? You are noble, but we are ignoble?

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Cross References

Acts 19:31And some of the leaders from Asia, who were his friends, also sent to him, requesting that he not present himself in the amphitheater.

1 Corinthians 15:30Why also do we endure trials every hour?

2 Corinthians 4:8In all things, we endure tribulation, yet we are not in anguish. We are constrained, yet we are not destitute.

Philippians 1:29For this has been given to you on behalf of Christ, not only so that you may believe in him, but even so that you may suffer with him,

1 Thessalonians 5:9For God has not appointed us for wrath, but for the acquisition of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

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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