1 Corinthians 4:14 “I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved chil…”

1 Corinthians 4:14

I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

I don’t write these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

American Standard Version

I write not these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

Geneva Bible 1599

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloued children I admonish you.

Darby Translation

Not [as] chiding do I write these things to you, but as my beloved children I admonish [you].

Young's Literal Translation

Not [as] putting you to shame do I write these things, but as my beloved children I do admonish,

Bible in Basic English

I am not saying these things to put you to shame, but so that, as my dear children, you may see what is right.

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Cross references

“write”

1 Corinthians 9:15 2 Corinthians 12:19 2 Corinthians 7:3

1 Corinthians 9:15 · BSB

But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

2 Corinthians 12:19 · BSB

Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.

2 Corinthians 7:3 · BSB

I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you.

“my”

1 Thessalonians 2:11 1 Corinthians 4:15 2 Corinthians 6:11–13 2 Corinthians 11:11 2 Corinthians 12:14 2 Corinthians 12:15

1 Thessalonians 2:11 · BSB

For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

1 Corinthians 4:15 · BSB

Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.

2 Corinthians 6:11–13 · BSB

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.

2 Corinthians 11:11 · BSB

Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

2 Corinthians 12:14 · BSB

See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

2 Corinthians 12:15 · BSB

And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

“I”

Colossians 1:28 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Ezekiel 3:21 Acts 20:31

Colossians 1:28 · BSB

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 · BSB

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

Ezekiel 3:21 · BSB

But if you warn the righteous man not to sin, and he does not sin, he will indeed live because he heeded your warning, and you will have saved yourself.”

Acts 20:31 · BSB

Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

Also

3 John 1:4 1 Corinthians 6:5 1 Corinthians 15:34

3 John 1:4 · BSB

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

1 Corinthians 6:5 · BSB

I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?

1 Corinthians 15:34 · BSB

Sober up as you ought, and stop sinning; for some of you are ignorant of God. I say this to your shame.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.

15Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.

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