14 I don't write these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.
As you know how we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children,
For though you have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet not many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, I became your father through the Gospel.
Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I didn't cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.
I say this to move you to shame. Isn't there even one wise man among you who would be able to decide between his brothers?
Wake up righteously, and don't sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians. Our heart is enlarged. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. Now in return, I speak as to my children, you also be open wide.
Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children. I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved the less?
whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;
We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.
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Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4 Matthew Henry Commentary
Chapter 4
In this chapter the apostle,
1Cr 4:1-6
Here,
1Cr 4:7-13
Here the apostle improves the foregoing hint to a caution against pride and self-conceit, and sets forth the temptations the Corinthians had to despise him, from the difference of their circumstances.
1Cr 4:14-16
Here Paul challenges their regard to him as their father. He tells them,
1Cr 4:17-21
Here,