1 Corinthians 4:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn [you].

Complete Jewish Bible:

I am not writing you this to make you feel ashamed, but, as my dear children, to confront you and get you to change.

Berean Standard Bible:

I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

American Standard Version:

I write not these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I write^{G1125} not^{G3756} these things^{G5023} to shame^{G1788} you^{G5209}, but^{G235} as^{G5613} my^{G3450} beloved^{G27} sons^{G5043} I warn^{G3560} you.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father [doth] his children,

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

1 Corinthians 9:15

¶ But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for [it were] better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

1 Corinthians 4:15

For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet [have ye] not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but [we do] all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

Colossians 1:28

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 4:14

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G1125
There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γράφω
Transliteration: gráphō
Pronunciation: graf'-o
Description: a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:--describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
Strong's Number: G5023
There are 237 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ταῦτα
Transliteration: taûta
Pronunciation: tow'-tah
Description: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of οὗτος; these things:--+ afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
Strong's Number: G1788
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐντρέπω
Transliteration: entrépō
Pronunciation: en-trep'-o
Description: from ἐν and the base of τροπή; to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound:--regard, (give) reference, shame.
Strong's Number: G5209
There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμᾶς
Transliteration: hymâs
Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Strong's Number: G235
There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀλλά
Transliteration: allá
Pronunciation: al-lah'
Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Strong's Number: G5613
There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὡς
Transliteration: hōs
Pronunciation: hoce
Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Strong's Number: G3450
There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοῦ
Transliteration: moû
Pronunciation: moo
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
Strong's Number: G27
There are 698 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγαπητός
Transliteration: agapētós
Pronunciation: ag-ap-ay-tos'
Description: from ἀγαπάω; beloved:--(dearly, well) beloved, dear.
Strong's Number: G5043
There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τέκνον
Transliteration: téknon
Pronunciation: tek'-non
Description: from the base of τίκτω; a child (as produced):--child, daughter, son.
Strong's Number: G3560
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νουθετέω
Transliteration: nouthetéō
Pronunciation: noo-thet-eh'-o
Description: from the same as νουθεσία; to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently:--admonish, warn.

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