1Cor 4:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : Paul uses irony to rebuke the Corinthians: “You are full, you are rich, you have reigned as kings without us.” He points out how they think highly of their spiritual gifts and believe they lack nothing. Paul wishes they truly were as spiritually strong as they believe, so he could share in their honor. He warns that pride keeps a person from growing and seeing their true need for God (1 Corinthians 4:8 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 4:8

v. 8: Paul uses irony to rebuke the Corinthians: “You are full, you are rich, you have reigned as kings without us.” He points out how they think highly of their spiritual gifts and believe they lack nothing. Paul wishes they truly were as spiritually strong as they believe, so he could share in their honor. He warns that pride keeps a person from growing and seeing their true need for God (1 Corinthians 4:8 ^a).