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A Sarcastic Rebuke
Scholars unanimously agree that Paul is not praising the Corinthians but using what Albert Barnes calls "pungent and cutting sarcasm." When Paul says they are "full," "rich," and "reigning as kings," he is ironically mocking their spiritual pride and self-satisfied attitude. They were acting as if they had already achieved ultimate spiritual perfection without the apostles who brought them the gospel.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 4:8
18th Century
Theologian
Now you are full. It is generally agreed that this is spoken in irony, and that it is an indignant sarcasm uttered against the false and s…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 4:8
Already are ye filled? (ηδη κεκορεσμενο εστε?). Perfect passive indicative, state of completion, of κορεννυμ, old Greek verb to sa…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 4:8
19th Century
Bishop
Now ye are full.—The three following sentences are ironical. The emphasis is on the word “now.” You are already (as distinct from us Apost…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 4:8
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 4:8
16th Century
Theologian
Now you are full. Having earnestly, and without the use of any figure, refuted their vain confidence, he now also ridicules it by way of i…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 4:8
17th Century
Pastor
Now you are full
That is, in their own opinion: these words, and some following expressions, are an ironical concess…
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…