1 Corinthians 3:4-8 For while one said, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are you not carnal?… I. THEIR OFFICE — all alike instruments in the hands of God. 1. He chooses them. 2. Qualifies them for some special department of toil. 3. Gives them success. 4. Rewards them, each according to his own labour. II. THEIR WORK — co-workers with God. 1. The sphere, ye are God's husbandry, God's building. 2. Their separate departments, one lays the foundation, another builds. 3. Their particular duty to work in harmony with God's plan. III. THEIR SOLEMN RESPONSIBILITY. 1. In the selection of material. 2. Every man's work must be tested by fire in that day, and abide the issue. (J. Lyth. D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?WEB: For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," aren't you fleshly? |
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