1 Corinthians 4:9

For it seems to me that God hath as it were exhibited us the apostles last upon the stage as appointed to death; for we are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels and to men.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

8Ye are now full, ye are now rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I wish ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.

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

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Cross References

Acts 19:31And some also of the chief men of Asia, being his friends, sent to him and desired him not to venture himself into the theatre.

1 Corinthians 15:30And why are we in danger every hour?

2 Corinthians 4:8being afflicted on every side, but not oppressed; perplexed, but not in despair;

Philippians 1:29For to you it is granted as a favor from Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for his sake:

1 Thessalonians 5:9For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation by 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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