1 Corinthians 4:6

Translations

Modern

Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Now I have applied these things, brothers, to myself and Apollos on account of you, so that in us you may learn, “Not beyond what has been written,” so that not one of you may be puffed up over one against the other.

Latin

Hæc autem, fratres, transfiguravi in me et Apollo, propter vos: ut in nobis discatis, ne supra quam scriptum est, unus adversus alterum infletur pro alio.

Original

Greek

English

Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.

Notes

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).

1 Corinthians 3:1–4:7

After comparing human and spiritual wisdom, Paul addresses the divisions in the Corinthian church (see 1 Corinthians 1:10–12), especially their undue loyalty to him and Apollos.

Theme notes and profiles

Apollos Paul (Saul)

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People

Apollos: Eloquent Jewish Christian from Alexandria, co-worker with Paul

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Boasting: Spiritual Disunity Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Respecting Others Strife: General Scriptures Concerning

1 Corinthians 4:6

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