1 Corinthians 4:9
1 Corinthians chapter 4 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For, I think, God hath set forth us the apostles last of all, as men doomed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, both to angels and men.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For, I think, God hath set forth us the apostles last of all, as men doomed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, both to angels and men.
Context
v.8Already are ye filled, already ye are become rich, ye have come to reign without us: yea and I would that ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
v.9This passage
v.10We 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.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Philippians 1:29
because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf:
- 1 Thessalonians 3:3
that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.
- Revelation 17:6
And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I wondered with a great wonder.
- Revelation 7:11
And all the angels were standing round about the throne, andaboutthe elders and the four living creatures; and they fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,
- 1 Corinthians 15:30
why do we also stand in jeopardy every hour?
- Hebrews 10:33
partly, being made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, becoming partakers with them that were so used.