1 Corinthians 3:4

For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 3:4

BSB

For when one of you says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not mere men?

AKJV

For while one said, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are you not carnal?

CPDV

For if one says, "Certainly, I am of Paul," while another says, "I am of Apollo," are you not men? But what is Apollo, and what is Paul?

ERV

For when one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not men?

NHEB

For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not merely human?

SMT

For when a certain one should say, I truly am of Paul; and another, I of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 3:4

ForG1063Conjunction whileG3752 oneG5100 saithG3004Verb IG3303 amG1510VerbofPaulG3972Noun Masculine andG1161Conjunction anotherG2087Adjective IG1473amofApollosG625Noun Masculine areG2075VerbyenotG3780 carnalG4559Adjective

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 3:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 3:4

Summary

Loyalty to leaders reveals believers' immature attachment

Event

Paul condemns factional allegiance

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD