Bible Commentary

Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, [and are] the offscouring of all things unto this day. 13. we are made as the filth of the world ] The word here translated filth means (1) that which is removed by cleansing and (2) an expiatory sacrifice, one who is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:13”

And labor, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: 12. and labour, working with our own hands ] Consult Paley, Horae Paulinae, 1st Ep. to Corinthians, No. vi, for a full discussion of the remarkable coincidence between this passage and the speech to the Ephesian elders in Act … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:12”

Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place; 11. Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst ] The Apostle would point out to his converts the true glory of the Christian minister. Labour and suffering for Christ’s sake … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:11”

We [are] fools for Christ’s sake, but ye [are] wise in Christ; we [are] weak, but ye [are] strong; ye [are] honorable, but we [are] despised. 10. We are fools for Christ’s sake ] Rather, on account of Christ, i.e. on account of His doctrine, which was looked upon as folly (ch. 1Co 1:23; 1Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:10”

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. 9. For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were approved to death ] So the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:9”

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. 8 16. Contrast between the Corinthian Teachers and St Paul 8. Now ye are full, now ye are rich ] Here we have one of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:8”

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?] 7. For who maketh thee to differ from another ] Cf. St Joh 3:27; Jas 1:17. All the gifts they had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:7”

And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and [to] Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think [of men] above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. 6. And these things, brethren, I have in a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:6”

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. 5. Therefore judge nothing before the time ] The precept is here applied to the relation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:5”

For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 4. For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified ] ‘I know nothing by myself’ ( I know nought by myself, Tyndale) signifies I know nothing against myself, like the Latin … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:4”