1Cor 3:4-6 | TNotes | STEP | 3:4 Proudly identifying oneself with a preferred teacher (see 1:12 ) was common in Greek culture, but it is not in keeping with the mind of Christ (3:5-9 ; cp. Matt 23:8-10 ).

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b1:12►

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dMatt 23:8-10►

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f2 Cor 4:5►

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hActs 18:1-11►

iActs 18:27–19:1►

‏ 1 Corinthians 3:4-6

3:4 ^a Proudly identifying oneself with a preferred teacher (see 1:12 ^b) was common in Greek culture, but it is not in keeping with the mind of Christ (3:5-9 ^c; cp. Matt 23:8-10 ^d).
Summary for 1Cor 3:5-9: 3:5-9 ^e To identify oneself proudly as a follower of a human teacher is wrong because God does the real work of redemption, so he deserves the honor.

• We are only God’s servants: Cp. 2 Cor 4:5 ^f.
3:6 ^g I planted: See Acts 18:1-11 ^h.

• Apollos watered: See Acts 18:27–19:1 ⁱ.