Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For I think that God hath set forth us apostles, the last, as it were men appointed to death. We are made a spectacle to the world and to angels and to men. I. 1 Corinthians 15:30-32 Why also are we in danger every hour? . . . 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, of our tribulation which came to us in Asia: that we were pressed out of measure above our strength, so that we were weary even of life. . . . 2 Corinthians 4:8-12 In all things we suffer tribulation: but are not distressed. We are straitened: but are not destitute. . . . 2 Corinthians 6:9 As dying and behold we live: as chastised and not killed: Philippians 1:29,30 For unto you it is given for Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him: . . . 1 Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved in these tribulations: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. us the apostles last, as. Psalm 44:22 Shall not God search out these things: for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. Because for thy sake we are killed all the day long: we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. Romans 8:36 (As it is written: For thy sake, we are put to death all the day long. We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.) 1 Thessalonians 5:9,10 For God hath not appointed us unto wrath: but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, . . . Revelation 6:9-11 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. . . . we are. Hebrews 10:33 And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used in such sort. Hebrews 11:36 And others had trial of mockeries and stripes: moreover also of bands and prisons. spectacle. Acts 19:29,31 And the whole city was filled with confusion. And having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions, they rushed with one accord into the theatre. . . . to angels, and to men. Hebrews 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for them who shall receive the inheritance of salvation? Revelation 7:11-14 And all the angels stood round about the throne and the ancients and the four living creatures. And they fell down before the throne upon their faces and adored God, . . . Revelation 17:6,7 And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And I wondered, when I had seen her, with great admiration. . . . Context Fools for Christ…8You are now full: you are now become rich: you reign without us; and I would to God you did reign, that we also might reign with you. 9For I think that God hath set forth us apostles, the last, as it were men appointed to death. We are made a spectacle to the world and to angels and to men. 10We are fools for Christs sake, but you are wise in Christ: we are weak, but you are strong: you are honourable, but we without honour.… Cross References Psalm 71:7 I am become unto many as a wonder, but thou art a strong helper. Jeremiah 20:18 Why came I out of the womb, to see labour and sorrow, and that my days should be spent in confusion? Romans 8:36 (As it is written: For thy sake, we are put to death all the day long. We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.) 1 Corinthians 15:19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. 1 Corinthians 15:31 I die daily, I protest by your glory, brethren, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Corinthians 11:23 They are the ministers of Christ (I speak as one less wise): I am more; in many more labours, in prisons more frequently, in stripes above measure, in deaths often. Hebrews 10:33 And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used in such sort. Lexicon Forγάρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. it seems to me δοκῶ (dokō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 1380: A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. that ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has displayed ἀπέδειξεν (apedeixen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 584: From apo and deiknuo; to show off, i.e. Exhibit; figuratively, to demonstrate, i.e. Accredit. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. apostles ἀποστόλους (apostolous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. at the end [ of the procession ], ἐσχάτους (eschatous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 2078: Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. [ prisoners ] appointed for death. ἐπιθανατίους (epithanatious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 1935: At the point of death, condemned to death. From epi and thanatos; doomed to death. We have become ἐγενήθημεν (egenēthēmen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. a spectacle θέατρον (theatron) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 2302: From theaomai; a place for public show, i.e. General audience-room; by implication, a show itself. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole world, κόσμῳ (kosmō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). to angels ἀγγέλοις (angelois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. as well as καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. to men. ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. Additional Translations For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men. For I think God has exhibited us, the apostles, last, as appointed to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men. For I think that God has set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men. For, I think, God hath set forth us the apostles last of all, as men doomed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, both to angels and men. For I think that God has set us the apostles for the last, as appointed to death. For we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men. For, I think, God hath set forth us the apostles last of all, as men doomed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men. God, it seems to me, has exhibited us Apostles last of all, as men condemned to death; for we have come to be a spectacle to all creation--alike to angels and to men. For, I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last of all, like men sentenced to death. 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