Chapter 4

4:8  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.

Now ye are full

Already are ye filled; already are ye become rich. Contra. 1 Corinthians 4:9-12 ; 1 Peter 1:4 .

4:9  For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.

world

kosmos = mankind. (See Scofield "Matthew 4:8") .

4:13  Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.

world

kosmos = mankind. (See Scofield "Matthew 4:8") .

4:14  I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.

sons

(Greek - tevknon , child, "born one)."

4:17  For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.

son Gr.

teknon, child, "born one."