1 Corinthians 11:1
111 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 11:1
King James Version
111 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
English Standard Version
111 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
The Message
111 It pleases me that you continue to remember and honor me by keeping up the traditions of the faith I taught you. All actual authority stems from Christ.
New King James Version
111 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.
New Living Translation
111 And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:16
16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 4:16
King James Version
16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.
English Standard Version
16 I urge you, then, be imitators of me.
The Message
16 I'm not, you know, asking you to do anything I'm not already doing myself.
New King James Version
16 Therefore I urge you, imitate me.
New Living Translation
16 So I urge you to imitate me.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:16
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:14-21
(Read 1 Corinthians 4:14-21)
In reproving for sin, we should distinguish between sinners and their sins. Reproofs that kindly and affectionately warn, are likely to reform. Though the apostle spoke with authority as a parent, he would rather beseech them in love. And as ministers are to set an example, others must follow them, as far as they follow Christ in faith and practice. Christians may mistake and differ in their views, but Christ and Christian truth are the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever. Whenever the gospel is effectual, it comes not in word only, but also in power, by the Holy Spirit, quickening dead sinners, delivering persons from the slavery of sin and Satan, renewing them both inwardly and outwardly, and comforting, strengthening, and establishing the saints, which cannot be done by the persuasive language of men, but by the power of God. And it is a happy temper, to have the spirit of love and meekness bear the rule, yet to maintain just authority.
1 Corinthians 7:6
6 I say this as a concession, not as a command.
Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 7:6
King James Version
6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.
English Standard Version
6 Now as a concession, not a command, I say this.
The Message
6 I'm not, understand, commanding these periods of abstinence - only providing my best counsel if you should choose them.
New King James Version
6 But I say this as a concession, not as a commandment.
New Living Translation
6 I say this as a concession, not as a command.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:6
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:1-9
(Read 1 Corinthians 7:1-9)
The apostle tells the Corinthians that it was good, in that juncture of time, for Christians to keep themselves single. Yet he says that marriage, and the comforts of that state, are settled by Divine wisdom. Though none may break the law of God, yet that perfect rule leaves men at liberty to serve him in the way most suited to their powers and circumstances, of which others often are very unfit judges. All must determine for themselves, seeking counsel from God how they ought to act.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:1
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:1
(Read 1 Corinthians 11:1)
The first verse of this chapter seems properly to be the close to the last. The apostle not only preached such doctrine as they ought to believe, but led such a life as they ought to live. Yet Christ being our perfect example, the actions and conduct of men, as related in the Scriptures, should be followed only so far as they are like to his.