1 Corinthians 4:9
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.”1 Corinthians 4:9
What Does 1 Corinthians 4:9 Mean?
1 Corinthians 4:9 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 9 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 4:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 1:6“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”Matthew 5:10“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Romans 8:36“As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”1 Corinthians 15:31“I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our LORD, I die daily.”Hebrews 10:33“Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.”Psalms 71:7“I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.”1 Corinthians 15:19“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”2 Corinthians 4:8“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;”Philippians 3:8“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,”Psalms 44:22“Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.”Mark 8:34“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”Acts 9:16“For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.”Revelation 1:9“I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.”1 Corinthians 15:30“And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?”2 Corinthians 1:8“For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:”Philippians 1:29“For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;”1 Thessalonians 3:3“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.”Hebrews 1:14“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”Acts 19:29“And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.”Acts 19:31“And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.”
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