1 Corinthiens - Caput 4

1 Corinthiens 4.1 sic nos existimet homo ut ministros Christi et dispensatores mysteriorum Dei 1 Corinthiens 4.2 hic iam quaeritur inter dispensatores ut fidelis quis inveniatur 1 Corinthiens 4.3 mihi autem pro minimo est ut a vobis iudicer aut ab humano die sed neque me ipsum iudico 1 Corinthiens 4.4 nihil enim mihi conscius sum sed non in hoc iustificatus sum qui autem iudicat me Dominus est 1 Corinthiens 4.5 itaque nolite ante tempus iudicare quoadusque veniat Dominus qui et inluminabit abscondita tenebrarum et manifestabit consilia cordium et tunc laus erit unicuique a Deo 1 Corinthiens 4.6 haec autem fratres transfiguravi in me et Apollo propter vos ut in nobis discatis ne supra quam scriptum est unus adversus alterum infletur pro alio 1 Corinthiens 4.7 quis enim te discernit quid autem habes quod non accepisti si autem accepisti quid gloriaris quasi non acceperis 1 Corinthiens 4.8 iam saturati estis iam divites facti estis sine nobis regnastis et utinam regnaretis ut et nos vobiscum regnaremus 1 Corinthiens 4.9 puto enim Deus nos apostolos novissimos ostendit tamquam morti destinatos quia spectaculum facti sumus mundo et angelis et hominibus 1 Corinthiens 4.10 nos stulti propter Christum vos autem prudentes in Christo nos infirmi vos autem fortes vos nobiles nos autem ignobiles 1 Corinthiens 4.11 usque in hanc horam et esurimus et sitimus et nudi sumus et colaphis caedimur et instabiles sumus 1 Corinthiens 4.12 et laboramus operantes manibus nostris maledicimur et benedicimus persecutionem patimur et sustinemus 1 Corinthiens 4.13 blasphemamur et obsecramus tamquam purgamenta huius mundi facti sumus omnium peripsima usque adhuc 1 Corinthiens 4.14 non ut confundam vos haec scribo sed ut filios meos carissimos moneo 1 Corinthiens 4.15 nam si decem milia pedagogorum habeatis in Christo sed non multos patres nam in Christo Iesu per evangelium ego vos genui 1 Corinthiens 4.16 rogo ergo vos imitatores mei estote 1 Corinthiens 4.17 ideo misi ad vos Timotheum qui est filius meus carissimus et fidelis in Domino qui vos commonefaciat vias meas quae sunt in Christo sicut ubique in omni ecclesia doceo 1 Corinthiens 4.18 tamquam non venturus sim ad vos sic inflati sunt quidam 1 Corinthiens 4.19 veniam autem cito ad vos si Dominus voluerit et cognoscam non sermonem eorum qui inflati sunt sed virtutem 1 Corinthiens 4.20 non enim in sermone est regnum Dei sed in virtute 1 Corinthiens 4.21 quid vultis in virga veniam ad vos an in caritate et spiritu mansuetudinis

1 Corinthiens : Caput 4

Reflection on 1 Corinthians Chapter 4 Chapter 4 of the First Epistle to the Corinthians addresses essential themes concerning stewardship and apostolic judgment. The apostle Paul invites us to reflect on how to properly evaluate our spiritual leaders. At the heart of his message, faithfulness emerges as a fundamental criterion, while also warning against making hasty judgments. Paul distinguishes himself by contrasting the apparent weakness of the apostles with the manifest arrogance of some Corinthians. Throughout his speech, he uses irony to correct these inappropriate attitudes. The passage concludes with a fatherly call to imitate Christ, a powerful reminder of our Christian calling.

Five Bible passages related to 1 Corinthians 4

We invite you to explore with us five Bible passages that align with the crucial themes of this challenging chapter.

Matthew 7:1-2

"Judge not, that ye be not judged. For in the same way that ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with the measure that ye use, ye shall be measured with it." This verse echoes 1 Corinthians 4:3-5, emphasizing the importance of not making premature judgments.

Philippians 2:5-7

"Let your attitude be like that of Christ Jesus, who, although he was God, did not consider equality with God a thing to be esteemed, but emptied himself and became a servant [...]" This passage complements 1 Corinthians 4:6-7, reminding us of the humility and absence of conceit that should characterize our conduct.

2 Timothy 3:12

"Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." This verse connects to 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, which speaks of the inevitable sufferings of the apostles in their mission.

Hebrews 12:7-8

"Endure difficulties, accept them as discipline; God treats them like children. Now, what son is not disciplined by his father? If you are not disciplined, and discipline applies to all children, then you are not legitimate children, but illegitimate children." This passage complements 1 Corinthians 4:14-15, illustrating Paul's fatherly relationship with the Corinthians.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

"For you became imitators of us and of the Lord, and despite much suffering, they received with joy the word that came from the Holy Spirit." This verse echoes 1 Corinthians 4:16, inviting us to imitate Paul, just as he imitates Christ.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to reflect on our own commitment to fidelity, humility, and the imitation of Christ in our daily lives. May this reflection inspire us to live our faith with depth and authenticity.