1 Corinthians 4:6
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.”1 Corinthians 4:6
What Does 1 Corinthians 4:6 Mean?
1 Corinthians 4:6 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 6 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 Unity, Community, and Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 4:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 10:12“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.”1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”1 Corinthians 3:21“Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;”2 Corinthians 11:4“For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.”2 Corinthians 12:6“For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.”2 Corinthians 12:19“Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.”Acts 18:24“And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.”Romans 12:3“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.”Colossians 2:18“Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,”Romans 12:6“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;”1 Thessalonians 1:5“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.”John 3:26“And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.”Psalms 8:4“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?”1 Corinthians 1:12“Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.”1 Corinthians 1:31“That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”1 Corinthians 3:4“For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?”1 Corinthians 3:19“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.”1 Corinthians 4:18“Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.”1 Corinthians 5:6“Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?”1 Corinthians 8:1“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.”
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