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1 Corinthians 4

1 Cor. 4:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Now
ede (Greek #2235)
even now
KJV usage: already, (even) now (already), by this time.
Pronounce: ay'-day
Origin: apparently from 2228 (or possibly 2229) and 1211
ye are
este (Greek #2075)
ye are
KJV usage: be, have been, belong.
Pronounce: es-teh'
Origin: second person plural present indicative of 1510
full
korennumi (Greek #2880)
to cram, i.e. glut or sate
KJV usage: eat enough, full.
Pronounce: kor-en'-noo-mee
Origin: a primary verb
, now
ede (Greek #2235)
even now
KJV usage: already, (even) now (already), by this time.
Pronounce: ay'-day
Origin: apparently from 2228 (or possibly 2229) and 1211
ye are rich
plouteo (Greek #4147)
to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be increased with goods, (be made, wax) rich.
Pronounce: ploo-teh'-o
Origin: from 4148
b, ye have reigned as kings
basileuo (Greek #936)
to rule (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: king, reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-yoo'-o
Origin: from 935
without
choris (Greek #5565)
at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition)
KJV usage: beside, by itself, without.
Pronounce: kho-rece'
Origin: adverb from 5561
us
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
: and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
I would to God
ophelon (Greek #3785)
I ought (wish), i.e. (interjection) oh that!
KJV usage: would (to God).
Pronounce: of'-el-on
Origin: first person singular of a past tense of 3784
ye did reign
ge (Greek #1065)
a primary particle of emphasis or qualification (often used with other particles prefixed)
KJV usage: and besides, doubtless, at least, yet.
Pronounce: gheh
basileuo (Greek #936)
to rule (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: king, reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-yoo'-o
Origin: from 935
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
we
hemeis (Greek #2249)
we (only used when emphatic)
KJV usage: us, we (ourselves).
Pronounce: hay-mice'
Origin: nominative plural of 1473
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
might reign
sumbasileuo (Greek #4821)
to be co-regent (figuratively)
KJV usage: reign with.
Pronounce: soom-bas-il-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 936
with you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
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Ministry on This Verse

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ye are full.
1 Cor. 1:5• 5that in everything ye were enriched in him, in all discourse and all knowledge, (1 Cor. 1:5)
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1 Cor. 3:1‑2• 1And I, brethren, was not able to speak to you as spiritual, but as fleshy, as babes in Christ.
2With milk I gave you drink, not meat; for ye were not yet able, nor indeed are ye now able,
(1 Cor. 3:1‑2)
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1 Cor. 5:6• 6Your boasting [is] not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? (1 Cor. 5:6)
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Prov. 13:7•  (Prov. 13:7)
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Prov. 25:14•  (Prov. 25:14)
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Isa. 5:21•  (Isa. 5:21)
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Luke 1:51‑53• 51He hath wrought strength with his arm; he hath scattered haughty [ones] in the thought of their heart.
52He hath put down rulers from thrones, and exalted the lowly.
53He hath filled the hungry with good things; and sent the rich empty away.
(Luke 1:51‑53)
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Luke 6:25• 25Woe unto you that are filled! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep. (Luke 6:25)
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Rom. 12:3• 3For through the grace of God that is given to me, I say to everyone that is among you not to be high-minded above what he ought to be minded, but to be minded to sober-mindedness as God to each hath dealt a measure of faith. (Rom. 12:3)
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Rom. 12:16• 16Be of the same mind one toward another, not minding high things, but consorting with the lowly. Be not wise in your own eyes: (Rom. 12:16)
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Gal. 6:3• 3For if anyone reputeth himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. (Gal. 6:3)
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Rev. 3:17• 17Because thou sayest, I am rich and am become rich and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched and the pitiable and poor and blind and naked; (Rev. 3:17)
without.
and I.
ye did.
 Satan had succeeded in severing them, in walk at least and aims, from the Lord, who nevertheless waits for the time of glory, when He and they shall really reign together. (Notes on 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 by W. Kelly)
 You have been at ease, like kings—a reproach in accordance with their own pretensions, their own reproaches—a reproach that touched them to the quick, if they had any feeling left. (1 Corinthians 4 by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Already ye are filled; already ye have been enriched; ye have reigned without us; and I would that ye reigned, that *we* also might reign with you.

W. Kelly Translation

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Already ye are filled, already ye have been enriched, apart from us ye reigneda; and I would that ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.

WK Translation Notes

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Why not "reigned"? No doubt, "have reigned" reflects the perfect rather than the aorist.