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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:2

Verse 2 2.But it is required in ministers (211) It is as though he had said, it is not enough to be a steward if there be not an upright stewardship. Now the rule of an upright stewardship, is to conduct one’s self in it with fidelity. It is a passage that ought to be carefully observed, for we see how haughtily (212) Papists require that everything that they do and teach should have the authority of law, simply on the ground of their being called pastors. On the other hand, Paul is so far from... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:3

Verse 3 3.But with me it is a very small thing It remained that he should bring before their view his faithfulness, that the Corinthians might judge of him from this, but, as their judgment was corrupted, he throws it aside and appeals to the judgment-seat of Christ. The Corinthians erred in this, that they looked with amazement at foreign masks, and gave no heed to the true and proper marks of distinction. (214) He, accordingly, declares with great confidence, that he despises a perverted and... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:4

Verse 4 4.I am not conscious to myself of anything faulty. Let us observe that Paul speaks here not of his whole life, but simply of the office of apostleship. For if he had been altogether unconscious to himself of anything wrong, (222) that would have been a groundless complaint which he makes in Romans 7:15, where he laments that the evil which he would not, that he does, and that he is by sin kept back from giving himself up entirely to God. Paul, therefore, felt sin dwelling in him, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1

Let a man so account of us. Since it is inevitable that Christians should form some estimate of the position of their ministers, he proceeds to tell them what that estimate should be. Ministers are not to be unduly magnified, for their position is subordinate; they are not to be unduly depreciated, for if they are faithful they may appeal from frivolous human prejudices and careless depreciations to that only Judge and Master before whom they stand or fall. Ministers ; here huperetas; in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Spiritual stewardship. In the Corinthian Church two errors were prevalent with regard to the apostolic and other ministries—there was a tendency to exaggerate the importance of the agents by whom the truth was communicated, and there was a disposition to set one of these agents up as against another; so that partisanship and sectarianism violated the Christian unity. I. THE SUBORDINATE POSITION OF CHRISTIAN TEACHERS . None need deem it a denudation or an undue humiliation... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

"Ministers of Christ." I. WHAT THEY ARE . 1. Ministers. Not masters; servants, not lords. The word means literally "under rower," or common sailor, and is generally used of the lower class of servants. Ministers are the mere servants of Christ; they have no authority save that which they may receive from him. "Be not ye called Rabbi" ( Matthew 23:1-39 . 8). A domineering despotic spirit is altogether out of place. If any will be chief, he must be servant of all. Many... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

The Christian teacher a steward. The apostle here intimates what are right thoughts for Christian people to cherish concerning their teachers, tie uses two words, "ministers," "stewards," the former of which is familiar, the latter needs some explanation. A minister is "one who serves," and no more honourable thought can be attached to the Christian teacher than that he serves Christ among his people, and serves the people for Christ's sake. Our Lord himself said, "I am among you as he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Judgments, human and Divine, respecting ministers. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

"The ministers of Christ." The Corinthians were to be delivered from their tendency to glory in men, by being taught to regard them as a part of their heritage. All teachers were for their use, not the particular one whom they chose as their party leader. Besides, a right view of the ministerial office should prevent all boasting in men. I. HOW MINISTERS ARE TO BE REGARDED . They are: 1. Servants of Christ. They are not "lords over God's heritage" ( 1 Peter 5:3 ), the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

A true and a false estimate of genuine ministers of the gospel "Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ," etc. Here we have— I. A TRUE ESTIMATE of genuine ministers of the gospel. 1. They are servants of Christ. "Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ." There are some who regard ministers of the gospel as servants of their Church. The Churches guarantee their stipend, and they require that their dogmas shall be propounded and their laws... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

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