1 Corinthians 4:8-10

The Ministry of Apostles

⁸ Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you! ⁹ For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, _w like men sentenced to death, because we _x have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. ¹⁰ _y We are fools for Christ's sake, but _z you are wise in Christ. _a We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute.

1. Cross References
   Romans 8:36
   As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.
   
2. Cross References
   Hebrews 10:33
   Sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated.
   Isaiah 20:3
   Then the Lord said, "As my servant Isaiah has walked naked and barefoot for three years as a sign and a portent against Egypt and Cush.
   
3. Cross References
   Acts 17:18
   Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. And some said, "What does this babbler wish to say?" Others said, "He seems to be a preacher of foreign divinities" - because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection.
   1 Corinthians 1:18
   For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
   Acts 26:24
   And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.
   
4. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 11:19
   For you gladly bear with fools, being wise yourselves!
   
5. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 2:3
   And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling.
   2 Corinthians 13:9
   For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. Your restoration is what we pray for.