1Cor 3:3-4 | TNotes | STEP | 3:3 Their jealousy and quarreling (see 1:10-12 ) showed that they were still just like unbelievers, controlled by their sinful nature rather than by the Spirit of God (cp. 2 Cor 12:20 ; Gal 5:19-21 ).

a3:3►

b1:10-12►

c2 Cor 12:20►

dGal 5:19-21►

e3:4►

f1:12►

g3:5-9►

hMatt 23:8-10►

‏ 1 Corinthians 3:3-4

3:3 ^a Their jealousy and quarreling (see 1:10-12 ^b) showed that they were still just like unbelievers, controlled by their sinful nature rather than by the Spirit of God (cp. 2 Cor 12:20 ^c; Gal 5:19-21 ^d).
3:4 ^e Proudly identifying oneself with a preferred teacher (see 1:12 ^f) was common in Greek culture, but it is not in keeping with the mind of Christ (3:5-9 ^g; cp. Matt 23:8-10 ^h).