The Difference Between the Counterfeit and the Real Christian
J. Lyth, D. D. 1 Corinthians 4:8-13 Now you are full, now you are rich, you have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God you did reign… I. THE COUNTERFEIT — 1. Is so replenished with Divine knowledge that he needs no teacher. 2. Is so rich in grace that he exalts himself above the spiritually poor. 3. Is so confident in himself that he would rule the consciences of others. II. THE REAL — 1. Regards himself as the least (vers. 9, 10). 2. Submits willingly to toil and suffering for the sake of Christ. 3. Recompenses evil with good. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you. WEB: You are already filled. You have already become rich. You have come to reign without us. Yes, and I wish that you did reign, that we also might reign with you.