1 Corinthians 4:10-14 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we are despised.… Observe — I. WHAT THE TRUE CHRISTIAN MUST EXPECT. 1. Reproach. 2. Persecution. 3. Calumny. 4. Contempt. II. WHY HE MUST EXPECT IT. Because of — 1. The experience of others. 2. The unaltered spirit of the world. III. HOW HE OUGHT TO BEAR IT. 1. Meekly. 2. Patiently. 3. Christianly. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. |
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