1 Corinthians 4:12-14

New English Translation

¹² We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure, ¹³ when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world’s dirt and scum, even now.

A Father’s Warning

¹⁴ I am not writing these things to shame you, but to correct you as my dear children.