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1 Corinthians 4

1 Cor. 4:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
I think
dokeo (Greek #1380)
to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
KJV usage: be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.
Pronounce: dok-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, δόκω (dok'-o) (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of 1166) of the same meaning
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
hath set forth
apodeiknumi (Greek #584)
to show off, i.e. exhibit; figuratively, to demonstrate, i.e. accredit
KJV usage: (ap-)prove, set forth, shew.
Pronounce: ap-od-ike'-noo-mee
Origin: from 575 and 1166
us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
the λapostles
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
apostolos (Greek #652)
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
KJV usage: apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os
Origin: from 649
last
eschatos (Greek #2078)
farthest, final (of place or time)
KJV usage: ends of, last, latter end, lowest, uttermost.
Pronounce: es'-khat-os
Origin: a superlative probably from 2192 (in the sense of contiguity)
, as it were
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
appointed to death
epithanatios (Greek #1935)
doomed to death
KJV usage: appointed to death.
Pronounce: ep-ee-than-at'-ee-os
Origin: from 1909 and 2288
: for
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
wee are made
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
a νspectacle
theatron (Greek #2302)
a place for public show ("theatre"), i.e. general audience-room; by implication, a show itself (figuratively)
KJV usage: spectacle, theatre.
Pronounce: theh'-at-ron
Origin: from 2300
unto the world
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kosmos (Greek #2889)
orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
KJV usage: adorning, world.
Pronounce: kos'-mos
Origin: probably from the base of 2865
, 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
to angels
aggelos (Greek #32)
a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
KJV usage: angel, messenger.
Pronounce: ang'-el-os
Origin: from ἀγγέλλω (probably derived from 71; compare 34) (to bring tidings)
, 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
to men
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
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or, the last apostles.
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Heb. 10:33• 33on the one hand, when ye were made a spectacle both in reproaches and afflictions; and on the other, when ye became partakers with those who were passing through them. (Heb. 10:33)
ν
theater.

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Angels,
Apostle,
Death,
God,
The World

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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I.
1 Cor. 15:30‑32• 30Why do *we* also endanger ourselves every hour?
 31Daily I die, by your boasting which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.
 32If, to speak after the manner of man, I have fought with beasts in Ephesus, what is the profit to me if those that are dead do not rise? let us eat and drink; for to-morrow we die. (1 Cor. 15:30‑32)
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2 Cor. 1:8‑10• 8For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, as to our tribulation which happened to us in Asia, that we were excessively pressed beyond our power, so as to despair even of living.
 9But we ourselves had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not have our trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead;
 10who has delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver; in whom we confide that he will also yet deliver; (2 Cor. 1:8‑10)
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2 Cor. 4:8‑12• 8every way afflicted, but not straitened; seeing no apparent issue, but our way not entirely shut up;
 9persecuted, but not abandoned; cast down, but not destroyed;
 10always bearing about in the body the dying of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our body;
 11for we who live are always delivered unto death on account of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh;
 12so that death works in us, but life in you. (2 Cor. 4:8‑12)
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2 Cor. 6:9• 9as unknown, and well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as disciplined, and not put to death; (2 Cor. 6:9)
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Phil. 1:29‑30• 29because to you has been given, as regards Christ, not only the believing on him but the suffering for him also,
 30having the same conflict which ye have seen in me, and now hear of in me. (Phil. 1:29‑30)
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1 Thess. 3:3• 3that no one might be moved by these afflictions. (For yourselves know that we are set for this; (1 Thess. 3:3)
us the apostles last, as.
or, us the last apostles, as.
Psa. 44:22• 22But for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are reckoned as sheep for slaughter. (Psa. 44:22)
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Rom. 8:36• 36According as it is written, For thy sake we are put to death all the day long; we have been reckoned as sheep for slaughter. (Rom. 8:36)
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1 Thess. 5:9‑10• 9because God has not set us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
 10who has died for us, that whether we may be watching or sleep, we may live together with him. (1 Thess. 5:9‑10)
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Rev. 6:9‑11• 9And when it opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of them that had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held;
 10and they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O sovereign Ruler, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell upon the earth?
 11And there was given to them, to each one a white robe; and it was said to them that they should rest yet a little while, until both their fellow-bondmen and their brethren, who were about to be killed as they, should be fulfilled. (Rev. 6:9‑11)
we are.
Heb. 10:33• 33on the one hand, when ye were made a spectacle both in reproaches and afflictions; and on the other, when ye became partakers with those who were passing through them. (Heb. 10:33)
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Heb. 11:36• 36and others underwent trial of mockings and scourgings, yea, and of bonds and imprisonment. (Heb. 11:36)
spectacle.
Gr. theatre.
Acts 19:29,31• 29And the whole city was filled with confusion, and they rushed with one accord to the theatre, having seized and carried off with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, fellow-travellers of Paul.
 31and some of the Asiarchs also, who were his friends, sent to him and urged him not to throw himself into the theatre. (Acts 19:29,31)
to angels, and to men.
Heb. 1:14• 14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out for service on account of those who shall inherit salvation? (Heb. 1:14)
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Rev. 7:11‑14• 11And all the angels stood around the throne, and the elders, and the four living creatures, and fell before the throne upon their faces, and worshipped God,
 12saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and strength, to our God, to the ages of ages. Amen.
 13And one of the elders answered, saying to me, These who are clothed with white robes, who are they, and whence came they?
 14And I said to him, My lord, *thou* knowest. And he said to me, These are they who come out of the great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and have made them white in the blood of the Lamb. (Rev. 7:11‑14)
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Rev. 17:6‑7• 6And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the witnesses of Jesus. And I wondered, seeing her, with great wonder.
 7And the angel said to me, Why hast thou wondered? *I* will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast which carries her, which has the seven heads and the ten horns. (Rev. 17:6‑7)
• The apostle sets out the true path of Christ as one of suffering but, victory over the world. Faith working by love can alone secure such victory. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 4:6-13” by W. Kelly)
• He felt his sufferings, although he bore them joyfully. They, the apostles, were set forth on God’s part as though to be the last great spectacle in those marvelous games of which this world was the amphitheater; and as His witnesses they were exposed to the fury of a brutal world. Patience and meekness were their only weapons. (“1 Corinthians 4” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For I think that God has set us the apostles for the last, as appointed to death. For we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men.

W. Kelly Translation

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For, I thinka, b God set us the apostles last as devoted to death, because we became a spectacle to the world, to both angels and men:

WK Translation Notes

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T. R. here inserts "that."