But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. Truth to Learn Don’t worry about what others say but what God says. Behind the Words “With” is translated from the...
1 Corinthians 4:2 – Trustworthy Stewards
Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. Truth to Learn Preachers and teachers must be believable and trustworthy. Behind the Words The word “moreover” is translated from the Greek words, hōde loipon. Hōde is an adverb of place. That is, it describes the action of the...
1 Corinthians 4:1 – God’s Assistants
Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Truth to Learn A teacher’s words reveal his image of himself, under Christ. Behind the Words The words “let … consider” are translated from the Greek verb logidzomai. This word is based on...
1 Corinthians 3:23 – Owned By God
And you are Christ's, and Christ is God's. Truth to Learn All things are ours, but we are owned servants of God. Meaning Explained In the previous verse, Paul gave a fairly concise description of what Christians possess as God’s children. Lest we get puffed up by our possessions (whether...
1 Corinthians 3:22 – All Has Been Given
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I know it has been awhile since I sent out my last verse. I have had to take a little time off to re-evaluate this ministry. As you may know, since last December, I have been seeking permission from Thomas Nelson (Harper Collins...