Bible Commentary

But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. 3. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment ] Faithfulness is no doubt more urgently … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:3”

Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 2. Moreover it is required in stewards ] The majority of MSS. and versions read here at the beginning of this verse. The sense would then be, “in this world, moreover, it is customary to make diligent inquiry for a trustworthy man.” Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:2”

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 1. Let a man so account of us ] ‘Of the things of which we have spoken this is the sum.’ We are not to be regarded for any qualifications we may have of our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 4:1”

And ye are Christ’s; and Christ [is] God’s. 23. Christ is God’s ] Even He is not existing apart and for Himself (cf. St Joh 5:19-30), but is for ever united and conjoined with His faithful ones in the God and Father of all. ‘I in them and Thou in Me, that they may be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:23”

Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; Whether Paul, or Apollos – The sense of this is clear. Whatever advantages result from the piety, self-denials, and labors of Paul, Apollos, or any other preacher of the gospel, are yours … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:22”

Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; 21. Therefore let no man glory in men ] We are to regard men as nothing in themselves, but in reference to their fellow-men solely as the instruments of a divine purpose, like all other things God has suffered to exist ( 1Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:21”

And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. 20. And again ] This passage occurs in Psa 94:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And again, – Psa 94:11. The Lord knoweth – God searches the heart. The particular thing which it is here said that he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:20”

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 19. it is written ] In Job 5:13. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For the wisdom of this world – That which is esteemed to be wisdom by the people … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:19”

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. 18. let him become a fool, that he may be wise ] Let him account himself a fool, put himself on a level with the ignorant and unintellectual, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:18”

If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which [temple] ye are. 17. If any man defile ] Rather, if any man do hurt to the temple of God, to him shall God do hurt. The word is the same in both members of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:17”