1 Corinthians 4:17

Translations

Modern

That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.

Traditional

For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.

Literal

Because of this, I sent to you Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways that are in Christ Jesus, as I teach everywhere in every church.

Latin

Ideo misi ad vos Timotheum, qui est filius meus carissimus, et fidelis in Domino: qui vos commonefaciet vias meas, quæ sunt in Christo Jesu, sicut ubique in omni ecclesia doceo.

Original

Greek

English

That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.

Notes

1 Corinthians 4:17

Timothy, Paul's spiritual child and close associate, was with Paul when he first preached the good news about Jesus in Corinth (see 2 Corinthians 1:19). Paul sent him to clearly explain what it means to follow Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 4:14–21

Paul ends this part about divisions in the church with kind, fatherly advice and a warning (1 Corinthians 1:10–4:21).

1 Corinthians 4:6–21

Paul criticizes the Corinthian Christians for their arrogance (1 Corinthians 4:6–13) and then advises them like a father (4:14–21).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Timothy

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Timothy: Paul's young disciple and co-worker

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Church First Letter to the Corinthians Paul the Apostle Timothy (Person)

Topics

Faithfulness: Timothy Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Timothy: Paul's Love For Timothy: Reputation and Christian Faith of Timothy: Sent to the Corinthians

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