1 Corinthians 4:9

God's Word

As I see it, God has placed us apostles last in line, like people condemned to die. We have become a spectacle for people and angels to look at.

Cross References

Psalm 44:22

Indeed, we are being killed all day long because of you. We are thought of as sheep to be slaughtered.

Psalm 71:7

I have become an example to many people, but you are my strong refuge.

Jeremiah 20:18

Why did I come out of the womb? All I’ve seen is trouble and grief. I will finish my days in shame.

Acts 19:29

The confusion spread throughout the city, and the people had one thought in mind as they rushed into the theater. They grabbed Gaius and Aristarchus, the Macedonians who traveled with Paul, and they dragged the two men into the theater with them.

Acts 19:31

Even some officials who were from the province of Asia and who were Paul’s friends sent messengers to urge him not to risk going into the theater.

Romans 8:36

As Scripture says: “We are being killed all day long because of you. We are thought of as sheep to be slaughtered.”

1 Corinthians 15:19

If Christ is our hope in this life only, we deserve more pity than any other people.

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they Christ’s servants? It’s insane to say it, but I’m a far better one. I’ve done much more work, been in prison many more times, been beaten more severely, and have faced death more often.

2 Corinthians 6:9

as unknown although we are well-known, as dying although, as you see, we go on living. We are punished, but we are not killed.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that these troubles don’t disturb any of you. You know that we’re destined to suffer persecution.

Hebrews 1:14

What are all the angels? They are spirits sent to serve those who are going to receive salvation.

Hebrews 10:33

At times you were publicly insulted and mistreated. At times you associated with people who were treated this way.

Hebrews 11:36

Some were made fun of and whipped, and some were chained and put in prison.