“Hyperetas” literally translated means under-rower. The more common Greek word is “doulos”, which is a common slave. The word used here is “hyperetas”, which is a subordinate servant working as a free man. There are several different Greek words that we translate as “servant”. He says that they should think of him and the other apostles as a servant of Christ. So he is instructing them on his position, and how they ought to regard him. They did not recognize his apostolic authority. In chapter 4 Paul is reinforcing his qualifications with the Corinthian church. We’ll read 1 Corinthians 3-5, and I’m calling the episode “Nothin’ to be proud of.” Comments on 1 Corinthians 4 and 5 Thoughts on 1 Corinthians 4 Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Max on Unsplash Podcast Introduction
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