Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. New Living Translation For even if you had ten thousand others to teach you about Christ, you have only one spiritual father. For I became your father in Christ Jesus when I preached the Good News to you. English Standard Version For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Berean Standard Bible Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Berean Literal Bible For if you should have ten thousand guardians in Christ, yet not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. King James Bible For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. New King James Version For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. New American Standard Bible For if you were to have countless tutors in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. NASB 1995 For if you were to have countless tutors in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. NASB 1977 For if you were to have countless tutors in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Legacy Standard Bible For if you were to have countless tutors in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Amplified Bible For even if you were to have ten thousand teachers [to guide you] in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers [who led you to Christ and assumed responsibility for you], for I became your father in Christ Jesus through the good news [of salvation]. Christian Standard Bible For you may have countless instructors in Christ, but you don’t have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Holman Christian Standard Bible For you can have 10,000 instructors in Christ, but you can’t have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. American Standard Version For though ye have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I begat you through the gospel. Contemporary English Version Ten thousand people may teach you about Christ, but I am your only father. You became my children when I told you about Christ Jesus, English Revised Version For though ye should have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I begat you through the gospel. GOD'S WORD® Translation You may have countless Christian guardians, but you don't have many [spiritual] fathers. I became your father in the Christian life by telling you the Good News about Christ Jesus. Good News Translation For even if you have ten thousand guardians in your Christian life, you have only one father. For in your life in union with Christ Jesus I have become your father by bringing the Good News to you. International Standard Version You may have 10,000 mentors who work for the Messiah, but not many fathers. For in the Messiah Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Majority Standard Bible Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. NET Bible For though you may have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, because I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. New Heart English Bible For though you have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet not many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, I became your father through the Good News. Webster's Bible Translation For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Weymouth New Testament For even if you were to have ten thousand spiritual instructors--for all that you could not have several fathers. It is I who in Christ Jesus became your father through the Good News. World English Bible For though you have ten thousand tutors in Christ, you don’t have many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, I became your father through the Good News. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor if a myriad of child-conductors you may have in Christ, yet not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus, through the good news, I begot you; Berean Literal Bible For if you should have ten thousand guardians in Christ, yet not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Young's Literal Translation for if a myriad of child-conductors ye may have in Christ, yet not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus, through the good news, I -- I did beget you; Smith's Literal Translation For if ye have ten thousand preceptors in Christ, but not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus by the good news I begat you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor if you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet not many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, by the gospel, I have begotten you. Catholic Public Domain Version For you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, but not so many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, through the Gospel, I have begotten you. New American Bible Even if you should have countless guides to Christ, yet you do not have many fathers, for I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. New Revised Standard Version For though you might have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers. Indeed, in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor though you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you will have not many fathers: for in Jesus Christ I have begotten you through the gospel. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For if you should have 10,000 instructors in The Messiah, however, there are not many fathers, for in Yeshua The Messiah I have begotten you by The Gospel. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor though you have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet you have not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Godbey New Testament For if you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, but you have not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Haweis New Testament For though ye may have ten thousand teachers in Christ, yet not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus through the Gospel I have begotten you. Mace New Testament for though you may have ten thousand christian preceptors, you cannot have many fathers; since it was I that first instructed you in the gospel of Christ Jesus: Weymouth New Testament For even if you were to have ten thousand spiritual instructors--for all that you could not have several fathers. It is I who in Christ Jesus became your father through the Good News. Worrell New Testament For, though ye have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet ye have not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I begat you through the Gospel. Worsley New Testament for if ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet ye have not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you by the gospel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Warns his Children14I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children. 15Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 16Therefore I urge you to imitate me.… Cross References 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children— / encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. Galatians 4:19 My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, Philippians 2:22 But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel. 1 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Titus 1:4 To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. Philemon 1:10 I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains. 1 Peter 5:13 The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark. John 13:13-15 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. / So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. / I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you. Acts 18:11 So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians. Acts 20:31 Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. 2 Corinthians 11:2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. Hebrews 12:9 Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live? Matthew 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Proverbs 4:1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. Treasury of Scripture For though you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have you not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. ye have. 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; for. 1 Corinthians 3:6,10 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase… 1 Corinthians 9:1,2 Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? … Acts 18:4-11 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks… Jump to Previous Begat Beget Begotten Birth Christ Countless Fathers Glad Good Gospel Guardians Guides Instructors Jesus Myriad News Several Spiritual Teachers Ten Thousand Tidings TutorsJump to Next Begat Beget Begotten Birth Christ Countless Fathers Glad Good Gospel Guardians Guides Instructors Jesus Myriad News Several Spiritual Teachers Ten Thousand Tidings Tutors1 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. Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ The term "guardians" in Greek is "paidagogos," which refers to a tutor or guide responsible for a child's upbringing. In the Greco-Roman world, a paidagogos was often a trusted slave who supervised the moral and educational development of a child. Paul uses this metaphor to illustrate the role of various teachers and leaders in the spiritual growth of the Corinthians. The hyperbolic "ten thousand" emphasizes the abundance of such guides, yet it underscores their secondary role compared to a father. This phrase reminds us of the multitude of voices and influences in our spiritual journey, yet it calls us to recognize the unique and foundational role of those who have truly nurtured our faith. you do not have many fathers for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Evenγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. you have ἔχητε (echēte) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. ten thousand μυρίους (myrious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3463: Plural of an apparently primary word; ten thousand; by extension, innumerably many. guardians παιδαγωγοὺς (paidagōgous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3807: A boy's guardian or tutor, a slave who had charge of the life and morals of the boys of a family, not strictly a teacher. 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. [you do] not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. [have] many πολλοὺς (pollous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. fathers; πατέρας (pateras) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. 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. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. became your father ἐγέννησα (egennēsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. through διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel. εὐαγγελίου (euangeliou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. 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