1 Corinthians 4:17
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.”1 Corinthians 4:17
What Does 1 Corinthians 4:17 Mean?
1 Corinthians 4:17 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Mission, and Holy Spirit.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 4:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 7:17“But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.”Philippians 2:19“But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.”1 Corinthians 16:10“Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.”1 Timothy 1:2“Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.”1 Corinthians 14:33“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”1 Corinthians 4:2“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”1 Corinthians 11:2“Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.”Colossians 1:2“To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”2 Timothy 1:2“To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.”Acts 16:1“Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:”1 Corinthians 16:1“Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.”Philippians 2:22“But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.”1 Corinthians 7:25“Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.”1 Thessalonians 3:2“And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:”2 Timothy 3:10“But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,”Revelation 2:10“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”Numbers 12:7“My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.”Proverbs 13:17“A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.”Matthew 24:45“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”Matthew 25:21“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
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