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Contemporary English Version
1 Corinthians 3:4
Some of you say that you follow me, and others claim to follow Apollos. Isn't that how ordinary people behave?
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Christian Standard Bible®
For whenever someone says, “I belong to Paul,” and another, “I belong to Apollos,” are you not acting like mere humans?
For whenever someone says, “I belong to Paul,” and another, “I belong to Apollos,” are you not acting like mere humans?
King James Version (1611)
For while one saieth, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollo, are ye not carnall?
For while one saieth, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollo, are ye not carnall?
King James Version
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
English Standard Version
For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not being merely human?
For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not being merely human?
New American Standard Bible
For when one person says, "I am with Paul," and another, "I am with Apollos," are you not ordinary people?
For when one person says, "I am with Paul," and another, "I am with Apollos," are you not ordinary people?
New Century Version
One of you says, "I belong to Paul," and another says, "I belong to Apollos." When you say things like this, you are acting like people of the world.
One of you says, "I belong to Paul," and another says, "I belong to Apollos." When you say things like this, you are acting like people of the world.
Amplified Bible
For when one of you says, "I am [a disciple] of Paul," and another, "I am [a disciple] of Apollos," are you not [proving yourselves unchanged, just] ordinary people?
For when one of you says, "I am [a disciple] of Paul," and another, "I am [a disciple] of Apollos," are you not [proving yourselves unchanged, just] ordinary people?
New American Standard Bible (1995)
For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men?
For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men?
Legacy Standard Bible
For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men?
For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men?
Berean Standard Bible
For when one of you says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not mere men?
For when one of you says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not mere men?
Complete Jewish Bible
For when one says, "I follow Sha'ul" and another, "I follow Apollos," aren't you being merely human?
For when one says, "I follow Sha'ul" and another, "I follow Apollos," aren't you being merely human?
Darby Translation
For when one says, *I* am of Paul, and another, *I* of Apollos, are ye not men?
For when one says, *I* am of Paul, and another, *I* of Apollos, are ye not men?
Easy-to-Read Version
One of you says, "I follow Paul," and someone else says, "I follow Apollos." When you say things like that, you are acting like people of the world.
One of you says, "I follow Paul," and someone else says, "I follow Apollos." When you say things like that, you are acting like people of the world.
Geneva Bible (1587)
For when one sayeth, I am Pauls, and another, I am Apollos, are yee not carnall?
For when one sayeth, I am Pauls, and another, I am Apollos, are yee not carnall?
George Lamsa Translation
For while one says, I am a follower of Paul; and another, I am a follower of Apollos; are you not worldly?
For while one says, I am a follower of Paul; and another, I am a follower of Apollos; are you not worldly?
Good News Translation
When one of you says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos"—aren't you acting like worldly people?
When one of you says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos"—aren't you acting like worldly people?
Lexham English Bible
For whenever anyone says, "I am with Paul," and another, "I am with Apollos," are you not merely human?
For whenever anyone says, "I am with Paul," and another, "I am with Apollos," are you not merely human?
Literal Translation
For when one may say, Truly I am of Paul, and another, I of Apollos; are you not fleshly?
For when one may say, Truly I am of Paul, and another, I of Apollos; are you not fleshly?
American Standard Version
For when one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not men?
For when one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not men?
Bible in Basic English
For when one says, I am of Paul; and another says, I am of Apollos; are you not talking like natural men?
For when one says, I am of Paul; and another says, I am of Apollos; are you not talking like natural men?
Hebrew Names Version
For when one says, "I follow Sha'ul," and another, "I follow Apollos," aren't you fleshly?
For when one says, "I follow Sha'ul," and another, "I follow Apollos," aren't you fleshly?
International Standard Version
For when one says, "I belong to Paul," and another, "I belong to Apollos," you are merely human, aren't you?1 Corinthians 1:12;">[xr]
For when one says, "I belong to Paul," and another, "I belong to Apollos," you are merely human, aren't you?1 Corinthians 1:12;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
For while some of you say, I am of Paulos, and another, I am of Apollo, are you not carnal ?
For while some of you say, I am of Paulos, and another, I am of Apollo, are you not carnal ?
Murdock Translation
For, while one of you saith, I am of Paul; and another saith, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
For, while one of you saith, I am of Paul; and another saith, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For whyle one sayth, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollo, are ye not carnall?
For whyle one sayth, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollo, are ye not carnall?
English Revised Version
For when one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not men?
For when one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not men?
World English Bible
For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," aren't you fleshly?
For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," aren't you fleshly?
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For while one saith, I am of Paul,
For while one saith, I am of Paul,
Weymouth's New Testament
For when some one says, "I belong to Paul," and another says, "I belong to Apollos," is not this the way men of the world speak?
For when some one says, "I belong to Paul," and another says, "I belong to Apollos," is not this the way men of the world speak?
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For whanne summe seith, Y am of Poul, another, But Y am of Apollo, whethir ye ben not men? What therfor is Apollo, and what Poul?
For whanne summe seith, Y am of Poul, another, But Y am of Apollo, whethir ye ben not men? What therfor is Apollo, and what Poul?
Update Bible Version
For when one says, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are you not men?
For when one says, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are you not men?
Webster's Bible Translation
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I [am] of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I [am] of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
New English Translation
For whenever someone says, "I am with Paul," or "I am with Apollos," are you not merely human?
For whenever someone says, "I am with Paul," or "I am with Apollos," are you not merely human?
New King James Version
For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal?
For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal?
New Living Translation
When one of you says, "I am a follower of Paul," and another says, "I follow Apollos," aren't you acting just like people of the world?
When one of you says, "I am a follower of Paul," and another says, "I follow Apollos," aren't you acting just like people of the world?
New Life Bible
When one says, "I am a follower of Paul," and another says, "I am a follower of Apollos," does not this sound like the talk of baby Christians?
When one says, "I am a follower of Paul," and another says, "I am a follower of Apollos," does not this sound like the talk of baby Christians?
New Revised Standard
For when one says, "I belong to Paul," and another, "I belong to Apollos," are you not merely human?
For when one says, "I belong to Paul," and another, "I belong to Apollos," are you not merely human?
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For, as soon as one beginneth to say - I, indeed, am of Paul! and another - I, of Apollos! are ye not, men?
For, as soon as one beginneth to say - I, indeed, am of Paul! and another - I, of Apollos! are ye not, men?
Douay-Rheims Bible
For while one saith: I indeed am of Paul: and another: I am of Apollo: are you not men? What then is Apollo and what is Paul?
For while one saith: I indeed am of Paul: and another: I am of Apollo: are you not men? What then is Apollo and what is Paul?
Revised Standard Version
For when one says, "I belong to Paul," and another, "I belong to Apol'los," are you not merely men?
For when one says, "I belong to Paul," and another, "I belong to Apol'los," are you not merely men?
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
As loge as one sayth I holde of Paul and another I am of Apollo are ye not carnall?
As loge as one sayth I holde of Paul and another I am of Apollo are ye not carnall?
Young's Literal Translation
for when one may say, `I, indeed, am of Paul;' and another, `I -- of Apollos;' are ye not fleshly?
for when one may say, `I, indeed, am of Paul;' and another, `I -- of Apollos;' are ye not fleshly?
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
For whan one sayeth: I holde of Paul: another, I holde of Apollo, are ye not the fleshlye?
For whan one sayeth: I holde of Paul: another, I holde of Apollo, are ye not the fleshlye?
Mace New Testament (1729)
while one cries I am Paul's disciple, and another, I am Apollo's, are ye not vicious?
while one cries I am Paul's disciple, and another, I am Apollo's, are ye not vicious?
Simplified Cowboy Version
When y'all say things like, "I ride with Paul," and someone else shoots back, "Well, I ride with Apollos," can't you see y'all sound like gunsels?
When y'all say things like, "I ride with Paul," and someone else shoots back, "Well, I ride with Apollos," can't you see y'all sound like gunsels?
Contextual Overview
1 My friends, you are acting like the people of this world. That's why I could not speak to you as spiritual people. You are like babies as far as your faith in Christ is concerned. 2 So I had to treat you like babies and feed you milk. You could not take solid food, and you still cannot, 3 because you are not yet spiritual. You are jealous and argue with each other. This proves that you are not spiritual and that you are acting like the people of this world. 4 Some of you say that you follow me, and others claim to follow Apollos. Isn't that how ordinary people behave?
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
1 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Corinthians 4:6
Reciprocal: Acts 19:1 - that 1 Corinthians 3:1 - as unto carnal 1 Corinthians 3:21 - glory 2 Corinthians 12:11 - for in 2 Corinthians 12:20 - debates Philippians 1:15 - even
Cross-References
Genesis 3:13
The Lord God then asked the woman, "What have you done?" "The snake tricked me," she answered. "And I ate some of that fruit."
The Lord God then asked the woman, "What have you done?" "The snake tricked me," she answered. "And I ate some of that fruit."
Deuteronomy 29:19
You may be an Israelite and know all about the Lord 's agreement with us, but he won't bless you if you rebel against him. You may think you can get away with it, but you will cause the rest of Israel to be punished along with you.
You may be an Israelite and know all about the Lord 's agreement with us, but he won't bless you if you rebel against him. You may think you can get away with it, but you will cause the rest of Israel to be punished along with you.
2 Kings 1:4
Tell him that because he has done this, he's on his deathbed! And Elijah did what he was told.
Tell him that because he has done this, he's on his deathbed! And Elijah did what he was told.
2 Kings 1:6
"A man met us along the road with a message for you from the Lord ," they answered. "The Lord wants to know why you sent us to ask Baalzebub about your injury and why you don't believe there's a God in Israel. The man also told us that the Lord says you're going to die."
"A man met us along the road with a message for you from the Lord ," they answered. "The Lord wants to know why you sent us to ask Baalzebub about your injury and why you don't believe there's a God in Israel. The man also told us that the Lord says you're going to die."
2 Kings 1:16
When Elijah arrived, he told Ahaziah, "The Lord wants to know why you sent messengers to Ekron to ask Baalzebub about your injury. Don't you believe there's a God in Israel? Ahaziah, because you did that, the Lord says you will die."
When Elijah arrived, he told Ahaziah, "The Lord wants to know why you sent messengers to Ekron to ask Baalzebub about your injury. Don't you believe there's a God in Israel? Ahaziah, because you did that, the Lord says you will die."
2 Kings 8:10
"Tell him he will," Elisha said to Hazael. "But the Lord has already told me that Benhadad will definitely die."
"Tell him he will," Elisha said to Hazael. "But the Lord has already told me that Benhadad will definitely die."
Psalms 10:11
They say, "God can't see! He's got on a blindfold."
They say, "God can't see! He's got on a blindfold."
2 Corinthians 2:11
I have done this to keep Satan from getting the better of us. We all know what goes on in his mind.
I have done this to keep Satan from getting the better of us. We all know what goes on in his mind.
2 Corinthians 11:3
But now I fear that you will be tricked, just as Eve was tricked by that lying snake. I am afraid that you might stop thinking about Christ in an honest and sincere way.
But now I fear that you will be tricked, just as Eve was tricked by that lying snake. I am afraid that you might stop thinking about Christ in an honest and sincere way.
1 Timothy 2:14
and the man Adam wasn't the one who was fooled. It was the woman Eve who was completely fooled and sinned.
and the man Adam wasn't the one who was fooled. It was the woman Eve who was completely fooled and sinned.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For while one saith, I am of Paul,.... This shows what their envying and strife, and divisions were about, and from whence they sprung; and which serve, to strengthen the proof, and support the charge of carnality brought against them; for when one sort made a party for Paul, and set up him as their minister above all others; and said
another, I am of Apollos, preferring him for his eloquence above Paul, or any other preacher, as appears from 1 Corinthians 1:12 there was a third sort for Cephas, whom they cried up as superior to the other two, or any other man; and a fourth were for Christ, and despised all ministers whatever:
are ye not carnal? all this was a demonstration of it: they could never clear themselves from it, they must be convicted in their own consciences of it; to which the apostle appeals: the Alexandrian copy and the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions read, "are ye not men?"
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
For while one saith ...; - See the note at 1 Corinthians 1:12.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Corinthians 3:4. For while one saith, I am of Paul, c.] It was notorious that both Paul and Apollos held the same creed between them there was not the slightest difference: when, therefore, the dissentients began to prefer the one to the other, it was the fullest proof of their carnality; because in the doctrines of these apostles there was no difference: so that what the people were captivated by must be something in their outward manner, Apollos being probably more eloquent than Paul. Their preferring one to another on such an account proved that they were carnal-led by their senses and mere outward appearances, without being under the guidance either of reason or grace. There are thousands of such people in the Christian Church to the present day. See the notes on 1 Corinthians 1:10, &c.
