1Cor 4:12-13 | TNotes | STEP | 4:12 We work: To avoid being blamed by others for taking money, Paul preferred to support himself (9:3-18 ; Acts 18:3 ; 20:33-35 ). • We bless those who curse us: Paul’s response was in line with Jesus’ teaching (Matt 5:44-45 ; cp. Rom 12:14 , 17-21 ).

b9:3-18►

cActs 18:3►

d20:33-35►

eMatt 5:44-45►

fRom 12:14►

‏ 1 Corinthians 4:12-13

4:12 ^a We work: To avoid being blamed by others for taking money, Paul preferred to support himself (9:3-18 ^b; Acts 18:3 ^c; 20:33-35 ^d).

• We bless those who curse us: Paul’s response was in line with Jesus’ teaching (Matt 5:44-45 ^e; cp. Rom 12:14 ^f, 17-21 ^g).