1Cor 4:13 | MHM | STEP | v. 13 : Paul explains, “Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.” The apostles are treated like the world’s rubbish, the lowest of the low. Yet, they continue to serve Christ with love no matter how badly they are treated (1 Corinthians 4:13; Colossians 1:24 ; 1 Samuel 16:7 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 4:13

v. 13: Paul explains, “Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.” The apostles are treated like the world’s rubbish, the lowest of the low. Yet, they continue to serve Christ with love no matter how badly they are treated (1 Corinthians 4:13; Colossians 1:24 ^a; 1 Samuel 16:7 ^b).