# 1 Corinthians 04 General Notes #

#### Structure and formatting ####

Some translations set apart quotations from the Old Testament by indenting them. The ULB and other English translations indent the words in 4:6 that are quoted from the Old Testament.

#### Special concepts in this chapter ####

##### Pride #####
Paul contrasts the Corinthians' pride with the humbleness of the apostles. The Corinthian believers have no reason to be proud because all that they have, and all they are, is a gift from God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/apostle]])

#### Important figures of speech in this chapter ####

##### Metaphors #####
There are many metaphors in this chapter. The apostles are described as servants. Paul speaks of a victory parade where the apostles are the prisoners who will be killed. He uses a rod to stand for punishment. He calls himself their father because he is their "spiritual father." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]])

##### Irony #####
Paul uses irony to shame the pride of the Corinthians. The Corinthian believers are reigning but the apostles are suffering. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])

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* __[1 Corinthians 04:01 Notes](./01.md)__

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