If we talk about 1 Corinthians chapter 4 in detail,

Chapter 4 of 1 Corinthians contains a letter from the Apostle Paul to the Corinthian church explaining how they should view themselves and other ministers and warning against pride. Highlights include:

1. Correct evaluation of ministers (4:1-5)

4:1-2: Paul calls himself and other ministers to be seen as “ministers of Christ” and “stewards of the mysteries of God.” The most important virtue required of a steward is loyalty.

4:3-4: Paul says that people’s evaluations or even his own evaluations do not matter; only the Lord will judge. He says that although his conscience is clear, this does not mean that he is righteous; it is only the Lord who judges him.

4:5: Paul exhorts us not to judge people until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the dark things of the Lord and reveal the intentions of the heart, and each will receive praise from the Lord.

2. Warning against pride (4:6-13)

4:6: Paul warns the Corinthians against being arrogant, using the example of himself and Apollos. Church members should avoid boasting about things that are beyond them.

4:7: Paul reminds the church members that everything they have comes from God and points out that there is no reason to boast about themselves.

4:8-9: Paul sarcastically says that the Corinthians have already become wealthy and like kings, and says that the apostles are in suffering and shame before God.

4:10-13: Paul says that although the apostles are considered foolish, weak, and despised by the world, they suffer and persevere for Jesus. He says that the apostles were hungry, thirsty, naked, beaten, wasted, and looked down upon by people. Yet they bless, endure, and respond well, and are seen as unclean and dregs of the world.

3. Paul’s exhortations and warnings (4:14-21)

4:14-15: Paul says he does not say this to embarrass the Corinthians, but to warn them as his beloved children. They have many teachers, but they say that they are their spiritual father who gave birth to them through the gospel in Christ Jesus.

4:16: Paul exhorts church members to imitate him.

4:17: Paul says he sent Timothy to remind him of what he had taught. Timothy is Paul's beloved and faithful son, and he will teach Paul's way in Christ Jesus to the Corinthians.

4:18-21: Paul says that some became proud because they thought he would not go to Corinth. But Paul will soon go to Corinth, and he will go according to the Lord's will and see their power, not their proud words. The kingdom of God is said to be not in words but in power, and he is asked to decide whether he will walk with a staff or with a loving and gentle heart.

conclusion

Chapter 4 of 1 Corinthians contains a correct evaluation of ministers and a warning against pride. Paul asks that he and other ministers be viewed faithfully as God's stewards, and emphasizes waiting for the Lord's judgment rather than the judgment of men. He also cautions against pride and encourages us to follow Christ's example through humility and loyalty.