World English Bible
"Being defamed, we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world, the dirt wiped off by all, even until now."
— 1 Corinthians 4:13, World English Bible
“Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.”
“being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things, even until now. ”
“when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world’s dirt and scum, even now.”
“We are blasphemed: and we entreat. We are made as the refuse of this world, the offscouring of all, even until now.”
“When evil things are said about us we give gentle answers: we are made as the unclean things of the world, as that for which no one has any use, even till now.”
“Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.”
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.
Even to this present hour we hunger, thirst, are naked, are beaten, and have no certain dwelling place.
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
Being defamed, we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world, the dirt wiped off by all, even until now.
I don't write these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.
For though you have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet not many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, I became your father through the Good News.
I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.