1 Corinthians 4:13

The Passion Translation

When we are slandered incessantly, we always answer gently, ready to reconcile. Even now, in the world’s opinion, we are nothing but filth and the lowest scum.

Cross References

Lamentations 3:45

You have reduced us to rubbish; we are the lowest scum among the nations.

Acts 22:22

The crowd listened attentively to Paul up to this point. But when they heard this, all at once they erupted with loud shouts, saying, “Get rid of this man! Kill him! He doesn’t deserve to live!”

2 Corinthians 6:8

Amid honor or dishonor, slander or praise—even when we are treated as deceivers and imposters—we remain steadfast and true.

1 Peter 3:21

This was a prophetic picture of the immersion that now saves you—not a bathing of the physical body but rather the response of a good conscience before God through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,