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The Ultimate Cure for Pride
Commentators unanimously agree that Paul's questions are designed to dismantle pride. Since every good thing—whether spiritual gifts, talents, or status—is a gift received from God, there is no logical basis for boasting. As John Calvin notes, the true foundation of Christian modesty is recognizing that we have nothing of ourselves and are debtors to God's grace for any good we possess.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 4:7
18th Century
Theologian
For who maketh, etc. This verse contains a reason for what Paul had just said; and the reason is that all that any of them posses…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 4:7
Maketh thee to differ (σε διακρινε). Distinguishes thee, separates thee. Διακρινω means to sift or separate between (δια) as in Ac…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 4:7
19th Century
Bishop
For . . .—This is the explanation of why such “puffing up” is absurd. Even if one possesses some gift or power, he has not attaine…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 4:7
Some Christians evidently were boasting because of their talents, positions, and parties. So Paul puts the rhetorical question to them: “What do yo…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 4:7
16th Century
Theologian
For who distinguisheth thee? The meaning is — “Let that man come forward, whoever he is, who desires distinction and troubles the Church b…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 4:7
17th Century
Pastor
For who makes you to differ from another
This question, and the following, are put to the members of this church, wh…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 4:7–13
17th Century
Minister
We have no reason to be proud; all that we have, are, or do that is good is due to the free and rich grace of God. A sinner snatched from destructi…