1 Corinthians 4:14
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. ”
ἐντρέπω
to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound
γράφω
do I write
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γράφω
To write, to record. These things are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ and have life in His name.
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οὗτος
these things,
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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τέκνον
children
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τέκνον
Child, offspring, one born. Téknon. To all who received him, he gave the right to become children of God. Belonging to God is not inherited by birth but received by faith.
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μέ
of mine
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μέ
No, not, never. Mé. The softest Greek negative, used to deny what is possible or expected. When God says no, he means it.
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νουθετέω
admonishing you.
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νουθετέω
Admonish, warn gently, put in mind. Noutheteo. Paul charged elders to admonish the flock, not with harshness but with careful instruction. Correction that loves the person is not optional. Speak truth, and speak it tenderly.
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