1Cor 4:18-21 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Cor 4:18-20: 4:18-20 Because of his sending Timothy, some may have concluded that Paul lacked the courage to visit them himself, but in fact Paul was deeply engrossed in his work in Ephesus at this time (Acts 19:8-20 ; see study note on Acts 19:10). He would indeed visit them soon (see 1 Cor 16:5-9 ; Acts 19:21-22 ; 20:1-3 ; cp. 2 Cor 1:15–2:4 ) and would confront those who publicly opposed him and show that they were nothing more than big talkers. His life and words would demonstrate the reality of God’s power (see also 1 Cor 2:4 ).

a4:18-20►

bActs 19:8-20►

c1 Cor 16:5-9►

dActs 19:21-22►

e20:1-3►

f2 Cor 1:15–2:4►

g1 Cor 2:4►

‏ 1 Corinthians 4:18-21

Summary for 1Cor 4:18-20: 4:18-20 ^a Because of his sending Timothy, some may have concluded that Paul lacked the courage to visit them himself, but in fact Paul was deeply engrossed in his work in Ephesus at this time (Acts 19:8-20 ^b; see study note on Acts 19:10). He would indeed visit them soon (see 1 Cor 16:5-9 ^c; Acts 19:21-22 ^d; 20:1-3 ^e; cp. 2 Cor 1:15–2:4 ^f) and would confront those who publicly opposed him and show that they were nothing more than big talkers. His life and words would demonstrate the reality of God’s power (see also 1 Cor 2:4 ^g).