1 Corinthians 4:11 akjv — Even to this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling pla…

American King James Version

"Even to this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place; "

— 1 Corinthians 4:11, American King James Version

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1 Corinthians 4 — Context

8

Now you are full, now you are rich, you have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God you did reign, that we also might reign with you.

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For I think that God has set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.

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We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we are despised.

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Even to this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place;

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And labor, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

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Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things to this day.

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I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.

1 Corinthians 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 4:11 say?
1 Corinthians 4:11 in the American King James Version reads: “Even to this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place; ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 4:11 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 4:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 4:11.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 4:11 in?
1 Corinthians 4:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 4:11?
1 Corinthians 4:11 reads (AKJV): “Even to this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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