I Corinthians 4:12
The Scripture
(12) And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul writes to the Corinthians about the need for spiritual preparation before receiving the Lord’s gifts, urging them to abstain from worldly pleasures and to be united in love. He contrasts the temporary nature of earthly things with the eternal value of spiritual gifts, emphasizing that true worship comes from a heart that is ready to receive God’s blessings.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Corinthians 9:6Acts 18:3Acts 20:34I Thessalonians 2:9II Thessalonians 3:8I Timothy 4:10Matthew 5:44Luke 6:28Luke 23:34Acts 7:60Romans 12:14Romans 12:20
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