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"For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?"

— 1 Corinthians 4:7, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 4 — Context

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For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not acquitted because of this. The one who judges me is the Lord.

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So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.

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I have applied these things to myself and Apollos because of you, brothers and sisters, so that through us you may learn“not to go beyond what is written,” so that none of you will be puffed up in favor of the one against the other.

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For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?

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Already you are satisfied! Already you are rich! You have become kings without us! I wish you had become kings so that we could reign with you!

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For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people.

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We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!

1 Corinthians 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 4:7 say?
1 Corinthians 4:7 in the NET Bible reads: “For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?”
Where is 1 Corinthians 4:7 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 4:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 4:7 in?
1 Corinthians 4:7 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 4:7?
1 Corinthians 4:7 reads (NET): “For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?” 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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