1 Corinthians 4:6

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Brothers and sisters, I have used Apollos and myself as examples for you. I did this so that you could learn from us the meaning of the words, “Follow what the Scriptures say.” Then you will not brag about one person and criticize another.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 11:4

You seem to be quite patient with anyone who comes to you and tells you about a Jesus that is different from the Jesus we told you about. You seem very willing to accept a spirit or a message that is different from the Spirit and message that you received from us.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Do you think that we have been defending ourselves to you all this time? No, we say these things in Christ and before God. You are our dear friends, and everything we do is to make you stronger.

2 Corinthians 12:6

But if I wanted to say more about myself, I would not be a fool, because I would be telling the truth. But I won’t say any more, because I don’t want people to think more of me than what they see me do or hear me say.

Colossians 2:18

Some people enjoy acting as if they are humble and love to worship angels. They always talk about the visions they have seen. Don’t listen to them when they say you are wrong because you don’t do these things. It is so foolish for them to feel such pride, because it is all based on their own human ideas.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

When we brought the Good News to you, we came with more than words. We brought that Good News with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with the sure knowledge that it was true. Also you know how we lived when we were with you. We lived that way to help you.

Romans 12:3

God has given me a special gift, and that is why I have something to say to each one of you. Don’t think that you are better than you really are. You must see yourself just as you are. Decide what you are by the faith God has given each of us.

2 Corinthians 10:7

You must look at the facts before you. If you feel sure you belong to Christ, you must remember that we belong to Christ the same as you do.

2 Corinthians 4:15

All these things are for you. And so the grace of God is being given to more and more people. This will bring more and more thanks to God for his glory.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now I will write about meat that is sacrificed to idols. It is certainly true that “we all have knowledge,” as you say. But this knowledge only fills people with pride. It is love that helps the church grow stronger.

1 Corinthians 5:6

Your proud talk is not good. You know the saying, “Just a little yeast makes the whole batch of dough rise.”

1 Corinthians 3:19

I say this because the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. As the Scriptures say, “He catches those who think they are wise in their own clever traps.”

2 Timothy 2:10

So I patiently accept all these troubles. I do this to help the people God has chosen so that they can have the salvation that is in Christ Jesus. With this salvation comes glory that never ends.

2 Corinthians 10:15

We limit our boasting to the work that is ours. We don’t boast about the work other people have done. We hope that your faith will continue to grow. We hope that you will help our work to grow much larger.

2 Corinthians 10:12

We don’t dare put ourselves in the same class with those who think they are so important. We don’t compare ourselves to them. They use themselves to measure themselves, and they judge themselves by what they themselves are. This shows that they know nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, and it is not proud.

1 Corinthians 9:23

I do all this to make the Good News known. I do it so that I can share in the blessings of the Good News.

1 Corinthians 5:2

And still you are proud of yourselves! You should have been filled with sadness. And the man who committed that sin should be put out of your group.

1 Corinthians 3:21

So there is not a person on earth that any of you should be boasting about. Everything is yours:

1 Corinthians 1:31

So, as the Scriptures say, “Whoever boasts should boast only about the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:19

As the Scriptures say, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise. I will confuse the understanding of the intelligent.” Isaiah 29:14

1 Corinthians 1:12

This is what I mean: One of you says, “I follow Paul,” and someone else says, “I follow Apollos.” Another says, “I follow Peter,” and someone else says, “I follow Christ.”

Isaiah 2:22

Stop trusting other people to save you. Do not think too highly of them; they are only humans who have not stopped breathing yet.

Psalm 146:3

Don’t depend on your leaders for help. Don’t depend on people, because they cannot save you.

Psalm 8:4

And I wonder, “Why are people so important to you? Why do you even think about them? Why do you care so much about humans? Why do you even notice them?”

Acts 18:24

A Jew named Apollos came to Ephesus. Born in the city of Alexandria, he was an educated man who knew the Scriptures well.

Acts 19:1

While Apollos was in the city of Corinth, Paul was visiting some places on his way to Ephesus. In Ephesus he found some other followers of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I do this because I am afraid that when I come, you will not be what I want you to be. And I am afraid that I will not be what you want me to be. I am afraid that I will find arguing, jealousy, anger, selfish fighting, evil talk, gossip, pride, and confusion there.