Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored! New Living Translation Our dedication to Christ makes us look like fools, but you claim to be so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are so powerful! You are honored, but we are ridiculed. English Standard Version We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. Berean Standard Bible We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored. Berean Literal Bible We are fools on account of Christ, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; You are honored, but we are without honor. King James Bible We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. New King James Version We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored! New American Standard Bible We are fools on account of Christ, but you are prudent in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are without honor! NASB 1995 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are prudent in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are distinguished, but we are without honor. NASB 1977 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are prudent in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are distinguished, but we are without honor. Legacy Standard Bible We are fools for the sake of Christ, but you are prudent in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are glorious, but we are without honor! Amplified Bible We are [regarded as] fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are highly esteemed, but we are dishonored. Christian Standard Bible We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored! Holman Christian Standard Bible We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored! American Standard Version We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye have glory, but we have dishonor. Aramaic Bible in Plain English We are insane because of The Messiah, but you are sensible in The Messiah. We are weak and you are mighty; you are praised and we are despised. Contemporary English Version Because of Christ we are thought of as fools, but Christ has made you wise. We are weak and hated, but you are powerful and respected. Douay-Rheims Bible We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honourable, but we without honour. English Revised Version We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye have glory, but we have dishonour. GOD'S WORD® Translation We have given up our wisdom for Christ, but you have insight because of Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored. Good News Translation For Christ's sake we are fools; but you are wise in union with Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! We are despised, but you are honored! International Standard Version We are fools for the Messiah's sake, but you are wise in the Messiah. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored. Literal Standard Version we [are] fools because of Christ, and you wise in Christ; we [are] ailing, and you strong; you glorious, and we dishonored; Majority Standard Bible We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored. New American Bible We are fools on Christ’s account, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are held in honor, but we in disrepute. NET Bible We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored! New Revised Standard Version We are fools for the sake of Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. New Heart English Bible We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament We, for Christ's sake, are labeled as "foolish"; you, as Christians, are men of shrewd intelligence. We are mere weaklings: you are strong. You are in high repute: we are outcasts. World English Bible We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor. Young's Literal Translation we are fools because of Christ, and ye wise in Christ; we are ailing, and ye strong; ye glorious, and we dishonoured; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Fools for Christ…9For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men. 10We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored. 11To this very hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed, we are brutally treated, we are homeless.… Cross References Acts 17:18 Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, "What is this babbler trying to say?" Others said, "He seems to be advocating foreign gods." They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection. Acts 26:24 At this stage of Paul's defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, "You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!" 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:19 For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." 1 Corinthians 1:21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. 1 Corinthians 1:23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength. Treasury of Scripture We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we are despised. are fools. 1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 1 Corinthians 1:18-20,26-28 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God… 1 Corinthians 2:3,14 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling… for. Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Matthew 10:22-25 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved… Matthew 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. are wise. 1 Corinthians 4:8 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. 1 Corinthians 10:14,15 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry… Jeremiah 8:8,9 How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain… we are weak. 1 Corinthians 2:3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 2 Corinthians 10:10 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. 2 Corinthians 11:29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? but ye. 1 Corinthians 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 1 Corinthians 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. but we. Jump to Previous Ailing Christ Christians Christ's Despised Dishonor Dishonour Dishonoured Disrepute Distinguished Feeble Foolish Fools Glorious Held High Honor Honorable Honored Honourable Intelligence Mere Outcasts Prudent Repute Sake Shame Shrewd Strong Weak WiseJump to Next Ailing Christ Christians Christ's Despised Dishonor Dishonour Dishonoured Disrepute Distinguished Feeble Foolish Fools Glorious Held High Honor Honorable Honored Honourable Intelligence Mere Outcasts Prudent Repute Sake Shame Shrewd Strong Weak Wise1 Corinthians 4 1. In what account the apostles ought to be regarded.7. We have nothing which we have not received. 9. The apostles spectacles to the world, angels, and men; 13. the filth and offscouring of the world; 15. yet our fathers in Christ; 16. whom we ought to follow. (10) We are fools.--This verse is charged with irony. Our connection with Christ, as His Apostles and preachers, may make us fools; you are, on the contrary, "wise Christians; we are weak Christians, ye strong; ye are glorified, made leaders of factions and churches, we are despised."Verse 10. - We are fools for Christ's sake. The irony is softened by the intervening sentences, and as regards the apostles there is no irony. St. Paul was called "a seed pecker" (spermologos) by the Epicureans and Stoics at Athens, and Festus in full court called him "mad." Ye are wise in Christ. He could not say as before, "for Christ's sake;" for even though he is using the language of irony, "the pseudo wisdom of the Corinthians had other motives." We are weak. The consciousness of physical and personal weakness weighed heavily on the mind of St. Paul in moments of depression (2 Corinthians 10:10; 2 Corinthians 13:4). Ye are honourable, but we are despised; literally, ye are glorious, but we are dishonoured. The word "dishonoured" also means "disfranchised." Parallel Commentaries ... Greek WeἩμεῖς (Hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [are] fools μωροὶ (mōroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3474: Probably from the base of musterion; dull or stupid, i.e. Heedless, blockhead, absurd. for διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Christ, Χριστόν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [are] wise φρόνιμοι (phronimoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5429: Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet; in a bad sense conceited. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ. Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. We ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [are] weak, ἀσθενεῖς (astheneis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 772: (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [are] strong. ἰσχυροί (ischyroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2478: Strong (originally and generally of physical strength); mighty, powerful, vehement, sure. From ischus; forcible. You ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [are] honored, ἔνδοξοι (endoxoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1741: Highly esteemed, splendid, glorious. From en and doxa; in glory, i.e. Splendid, noble. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [are] dishonored. ἄτιμοι (atimoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 820: Without honor, despised. (negatively) unhonoured or (positively) dishonoured. Links 1 Corinthians 4:10 NIV1 Corinthians 4:10 NLT 1 Corinthians 4:10 ESV 1 Corinthians 4:10 NASB 1 Corinthians 4:10 KJV 1 Corinthians 4:10 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 4:10 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 4:10 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 4:10 French Bible 1 Corinthians 4:10 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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