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NASB | 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who regards you as superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who regards you as superior or what sets you apart as special? What do you have that you did not receive [from another]? And if in fact you received it [from God or someone else], why do you boast as if you had not received it [but had gained it by yourself]? |
Bible Question: What does Paul mean...we are made a spectacle unto this world...? |
Bible Answer: Grace and peace to you on this glorious day our loving Father has created! This chapter begins with Paul saying that we (believers) are all servants of Christ. And because he is an apostle, he often feels like he is put on display, a pedastal if you will. He says that just since he has the title of an apostle, people hold him in higher regard. But if you will look at verse 7, he states why he does not like/agree with this type of treatment. 1 cor 4:7 "For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?" He says that we are all the same, having all received the same gift. That no one should be held superior to his brother because all of the things we have to offer have been given to us by Christ. also with verse 6, Paul is saying that it is easy to have a favorite leader,one who you display, and he warns us against it, for favortism often causes division among believers. I hope this helps In His grip, jenny brock -The last comment is taken from a note in the Life Application Study Bible |
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