1 Corinthians 4:9

But it seems to me that God has exhibited us apostles, last of all, like men doomed to death; for we are made a spectacle to the whole world, both to men and to angels.

Montgomery New Testament

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

8But you, forsooth, are already full, are you? You are already rich? Without us you are already reigning? Yes, and I would that you did reign, so that we also might reign with you.

10For Christ’s sake we are fools, but you are quite philosophic in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we are outcast.

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Cross References

Acts 19:31and some of the Asiarchs, too, who were his friends, sent word to him repeatedly, entreating him not to venture into the theater.

1 Corinthians 15:30Yes, and why am I myself exposed to danger every hour?

2 Corinthians 4:8On every side I am hard pressed, yet not hemmed in; perplexed, but not in despair;

Philippians 1:29For it has been granted you in Christ’s behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,

1 Thessalonians 5:9For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to win 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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