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1 Corinthians 4 General Notes
Special concepts in this chapter
Pride
Paul contrasts the Corinthians' pride with the apostles' humility. The Corinthian believers had no reason to be proud. All that they had, and all they were, was a gift from God. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/apostle)
Important figures of speech in this chapter
Metaphors
Paul uses many metaphors in this chapter. He describes the apostles as servants. Paul speaks of a victory parade where the apostles are the prisoners who will be killed. He uses a rod to stand for punishment. He calls himself their father because he is their "spiritual father." (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor and rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit)
Irony
Paul uses irony to shame the Corinthians for being proud. The Corinthian believers are reigning but the apostles are suffering. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-irony)
Rhetorical questions
Paul uses several rhetorical questions in this chapter. He uses them to emphasize important points as he teaches the Corinthians. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)