1 Corinthians 4:12
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:”1 Corinthians 4:12
What Does 1 Corinthians 4:12 Mean?
1 Corinthians 4:12 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 4:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 6:28“Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”Matthew 5:44“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”Romans 12:14“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”Luke 23:34“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”1 Peter 3:9“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”1 Thessalonians 4:11“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”Acts 18:3“And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.”Matthew 5:11“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.”John 15:20“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.”Acts 20:34“Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.”1 Peter 4:12“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”Romans 12:20“Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”2 Thessalonians 3:8“Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:”1 Peter 2:23“Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:”1 Peter 3:14“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;”John 9:28“Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.”Acts 7:60“And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”1 Corinthians 9:15“But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.”1 Thessalonians 2:9“For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.”Psalms 89:51“Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.”
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