1 Corinthians 4:9

The way I see it, God has put us apostles on display as the last in the line, condemned to die. We have been made a public show before the entire universe, to angels and to human beings.

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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

8You think you have all you need. You think you're so wealthy. You think you're kings already, and don't need us. I wish you were really ruling as kings, so we could rule with you!

10We're Christ's fools, but you are so wise in Christ! We're the weak ones, but you are so strong! You have the glory, but we are despised!

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Cross References

Psalms 44:22But because of you we are killed all day long; we're considered just sheep to be slaughtered.

Acts 19:31Some of the provincial officials, who were Paul's friends, also sent a message begging him not to go into the amphitheater.

1 Corinthians 15:30As for us, why do we place ourselves in danger hour after hour?

2 Corinthians 4:8We are attacked from every direction, but we are not crushed. We are at a loss as to what to do, but never in despair.

Philippians 1:29For you have been given the privilege not only of trusting in Jesus, but suffering for him as well.

1 Thessalonians 5:9For God hasn't placed us in a position to be punished, but has reserved us for 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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