1 Corinthians 3:22
New International Version
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours,

New Living Translation
whether Paul or Apollos or Peter, or the world, or life and death, or the present and the future. Everything belongs to you,

English Standard Version
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours,

Berean Standard Bible
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you,

Berean Literal Bible
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come--all are yours,

King James Bible
Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

New King James Version
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come—all are yours.

New American Standard Bible
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come; all things belong to you,

NASB 1995
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things belong to you,

NASB 1977
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things belong to you,

Legacy Standard Bible
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things belong to you,

Amplified Bible
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas (Peter) or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things are yours,

Christian Standard Bible
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come —everything is yours,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come—everything is yours,

American Standard Version
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

English Revised Version
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whether it is Paul, Apollos, Cephas, the world, life or death, present or future things, everything belongs to you.

Good News Translation
Paul, Apollos, and Peter; this world, life and death, the present and the future--all these are yours,

International Standard Version
whether Paul, Apollos, Cephas, the world, life, death, the present, or the future—everything belongs to you,

Majority Standard Bible
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you,

NET Bible
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. Everything belongs to you,

New Heart English Bible
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours,

Webster's Bible Translation
Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

Weymouth New Testament
For everything belongs to you--be it Paul or Apollos or Peter, the world or life or death, things present or future--everything belongs to you;

World English Bible
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things about to be—all are yours,

Berean Literal Bible
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come--all are yours,

Young's Literal Translation
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things about to be -- all are yours,

Smith's Literal Translation
Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or about to be; all are yours;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For all things are yours, whether it be Paul, or Apollo, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to some; for all are yours;

Catholic Public Domain Version
For all is yours: whether Paul, or Apollo, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or the present, or the future. Yes, all is yours.

New American Bible
Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or the present or the future: all belong to you,

New Revised Standard Version
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all belong to you,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all things are yours;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Whether Paul, or Apollo, or Kaypha, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things future; everything is yours.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come, all are yours:

Godbey New Testament
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come.

Haweis New Testament
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all things are your?s;

Mace New Testament
whether Paul or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come;

Weymouth New Testament
For everything belongs to you--be it Paul or Apollos or Peter, the world or life or death, things present or future--everything belongs to you;

Worrell New Testament
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come, all are yours;

Worsley New Testament
whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or future, all are yours;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Worldly Wisdom
21Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours, 22whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you, 23and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.…

Cross References
Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Colossians 1:16-17
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Ephesians 1:21-22
far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

John 17:10
All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and in them I have been glorified.

Hebrews 1:2
But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

John 16:15
Everything that belongs to the Father is Mine. That is why I said that the Spirit will take from what is Mine and disclose it to you.

2 Corinthians 4:15
All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God.

Colossians 3:11
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

Philippians 1:21
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Romans 14:8
If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

Galatians 3:29
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

Ephesians 3:21
to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are your's;

Paul.

1 Corinthians 3:5-8
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? …

1 Corinthians 9:19-22
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more…

2 Corinthians 4:5
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

or the.

Romans 8:37-39
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us…

Philippians 1:21
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

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1. Milk is fit for children.
3. Strife and division, arguments of a fleshly mind.
7. He who plants and He who waters are nothing.
9. The ministers are God's fellow workmen.
11. Christ the only foundation.
16. You are the temples of God, which must be kept holy.
19. The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.














whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas
In this phrase, Paul addresses the divisions within the Corinthian church, where believers were aligning themselves with different leaders. "Paul" was the apostle who founded the church in Corinth, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. "Apollos" was an eloquent speaker and teacher, known for his knowledge of the Scriptures (Acts 18:24-28). "Cephas", also known as Peter, was one of Jesus' original disciples and a pillar of the early church. The Greek root for "Cephas" is "Κηφᾶς," which means "rock," highlighting Peter's foundational role. Paul emphasizes that these leaders are not to be sources of division but are all servants of Christ, working together for the same purpose.

or the world
The term "world" here is translated from the Greek "κόσμος" (kosmos), which can refer to the physical world, humanity, or the worldly system opposed to God. In this context, Paul is likely referring to the entirety of creation and the systems within it. By including "the world," Paul is reminding the Corinthians that all of creation is under God's sovereignty and is ultimately for the benefit of believers, as they are heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17).

or life or death
"Life" and "death" are fundamental aspects of human existence. In Greek, "life" is "ζωή" (zoe), often used in the New Testament to denote not just physical life but also spiritual life in Christ. "Death," or "θάνατος" (thanatos), represents the end of physical life and, without Christ, spiritual separation from God. Paul is asserting that both life and death are under God's control and serve His purposes for believers. For Christians, life is an opportunity to serve Christ, and death is a gateway to eternal life with Him (Philippians 1:21).

or the present or the future
The "present" and the "future" encompass all of time. The Greek word for "present" is "ἐνεστώς" (enestōs), meaning the current time or situation. "Future" is "μέλλων" (mellōn), indicating what is to come. Paul reassures the Corinthians that both the current circumstances and what lies ahead are within God's providence. Believers can trust that God is working all things for their good (Romans 8:28), and they are secure in His eternal plan.

All of them belong to you
This phrase encapsulates the generous inheritance believers have in Christ. The Greek word for "belong" is "ἐστιν" (estin), meaning "is" or "exists." Paul is emphasizing that everything—leaders, the world, life, death, the present, and the future—are given to believers as part of their spiritual inheritance. This reflects the truth that in Christ, believers are co-heirs with Him (Romans 8:17) and have access to all the riches of God's grace. This assurance is meant to unify the church, reminding them of their shared identity and blessings in Christ.

Verse 22. - Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas. All were their servants for Jesus' sake (2 Corinthians 4:5). Instead of becoming partisans of either, they could enjoy the greatness of all. Or the world. The sudden leap from Cephas to the world shows, as Bengel says, the impetuous leap of thought. There is a passage of similar eloquence in Romans 8:38, 39. The "hundredfold" is promised even in this world (Mark 10:29, 30). Or life. Because life in Christ is the only real life, and Christ came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly (see Romans 8:38). Or death. To the Christian, "to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21). So that death is no more than

"The lifting of a latch;
Nought but a step into the open air
Out of a tent already luminous
With light which shines through its transparent folds."
Or things present, or things to come. "He that overcometh shall inherit all things" (Revelation 21:7), because Christ has received all things from the Father.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
whether
εἴτε (eite)
Conjunction
Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.

Paul
Παῦλος (Paulos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.

or
εἴτε (eite)
Conjunction
Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.

Apollos
Ἀπολλῶς (Apollōs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 625: Apollos, a Jew of Alexandria. Probably from the same as Apollonia; Apollos, an Israelite.

or
εἴτε (eite)
Conjunction
Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.

Cephas
Κηφᾶς (Kēphas)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2786: Of Chaldee origin; the Rock; Cephas, a surname of Peter.

or
εἴτε (eite)
Conjunction
Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.

[the] world
κόσμος (kosmos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).

or
εἴτε (eite)
Conjunction
Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.

life
ζωὴ (zōē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.

or
εἴτε (eite)
Conjunction
Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.

death
θάνατος (thanatos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2288: Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.

or
εἴτε (eite)
Conjunction
Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.

the present
ἐνεστῶτα (enestōta)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1764: From en and histemi; to place on hand, i.e. impend, be instant.

or
εἴτε (eite)
Conjunction
Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.

the future.
μέλλοντα (mellonta)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.

All [of them]
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

[belong to] you,
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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