1 Corinthians 4:9

For I think that God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as if we were condemned to death: for we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men.

Revised King James 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

8Already you are full, already you are rich, you have become as kings without us: and I would that you had become kings, that we might also reign with you.

10We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honoured, but we are despised.

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Cross References

Acts 19:31And certain of the chief officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him, asking him not to venture into the theatre.

1 Corinthians 15:30And why do we stand in jeopardy every hour?

2 Corinthians 4:8We are troubled on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

Philippians 1:29For to you it is granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for his sake;

1 Thessalonians 5:9For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain 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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