1Cor 4:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : Paul describes the apostles’ situation: “God has set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.” The apostles are exposed to suffering and danger, like people brought out to fight in the arena for everyone to watch. Their hardships show the power of God’s grace and prove their faithfulness, even when everyone else sees them as weak or foolish .

‏ 1 Corinthians 4:9

v. 9: Paul describes the apostles’ situation: “God has set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.” The apostles are exposed to suffering and danger, like people brought out to fight in the arena for everyone to watch. Their hardships show the power of God’s grace and prove their faithfulness, even when everyone else sees them as weak or foolish .