1 Corinthians 4:10

Updated: June 3, 2025

We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.

World English Bible (WEB)

We{G2249} are fools{G3474} for{G1223} Christ's{G5547} sake{G1223}, but{G1161} ye{G5210} are wise{G5429} in{G1722} Christ{G5547}; we{G2249} are weak{G772}, but{G1161} ye{G5210} are strong{G2478}; ye{G5210} are honourable{G1741}, but{G1161} we{G2249} are despised{G820}.

KJV with Strongs

(10) We're fools for Mashiach but you are prudent in Mashiach! We're weak but you are strong? You're glorious and we're dishonoured!

The F.O.G

[10] See the irony? We're considered fools for the Messiah's sake, while you think you're so wise in Him! We're weak, but you think you're strong! You're honored, while we're despised!

The F.O.G Paraphrase

we are fools because of Christ, and ye wise in Christ; we are ailing, and ye strong; ye glorious, and we dishonoured;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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