1 Corinthians 4:14-21 I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.… He proceeds — I. WITH LOVE. 1. Not as a schoolmaster, but as a father. 2. Not to shame, but to warn. 3. Not to threaten, but encourage (ver. 16). 4. Not to punish, but to supply suitable help (ver. 17). II. WITH FIRMNESS. 1. He discourages the perverse (ver. 18). 2. Exposes the false. 3. Exalts the true. 4. Submits the choice of a rod or love. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.WEB: I don't write these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children. |
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