1 Corinthians 4:18
New International Version
Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.

New Living Translation
Some of you have become arrogant, thinking I will not visit you again.

English Standard Version
Some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you.

Berean Standard Bible
Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.

Berean Literal Bible
Now some have become puffed up, as if I were not coming to you.

King James Bible
Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.

New King James Version
Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.

New American Standard Bible
Now some have become arrogant, as though I were not coming to you.

NASB 1995
Now some have become arrogant, as though I were not coming to you.

NASB 1977
Now some have become arrogant, as though I were not coming to you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now some have become puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.

Amplified Bible
Now some of you have become arrogant and pretentious, as though I were not coming to see you.

Christian Standard Bible
Now some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now some are inflated with pride, as though I were not coming to you.

American Standard Version
Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.

Contemporary English Version
Some of you think I am not coming for a visit, and so you are bragging.

English Revised Version
Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Some of you have become arrogant because you think I won't pay you a visit.

Good News Translation
Some of you have become proud because you have thought that I would not be coming to visit you.

International Standard Version
Some of you have become arrogant, as though I were not coming to evaluate you.

Majority Standard Bible
Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.

NET Bible
Some have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.

New Heart English Bible
Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.

Weymouth New Testament
But some of you have been puffed up through getting the idea that I am not coming to Corinth.

World English Bible
Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And some were puffed up as if I were not coming to you;

Berean Literal Bible
Now some have become puffed up, as if I were not coming to you.

Young's Literal Translation
And as if I were not coming unto you certain were puffed up;

Smith's Literal Translation
And as my not coming to you, some were puffed up.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
As if I would not come to you, so some are puffed up.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Certain persons have become inflated in thinking that I would not return to you.

New American Bible
Some have become inflated with pride, as if I were not coming to you.

New Revised Standard Version
But some of you, thinking that I am not coming to you, have become arrogant.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
There are some among you who are puffed up, thinking I am unwilling to come to you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But some of you are boisterous as if I am not coming to you,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Now, some have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you;

Godbey New Testament
But some were inflated, as if I was not coming unto you.

Haweis New Testament
Now some are puffed up, as though I would not really come to you.

Mace New Testament
Some make their boast as if I would not come to you.

Weymouth New Testament
But some of you have been puffed up through getting the idea that I am not coming to Corinth.

Worrell New Testament
Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you;

Worsley New Testament
Now some are puffed up, as if I would not come to you.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul Warns his Children
17That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. 18Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you. 19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.…

Cross References
2 Corinthians 10:10-11
For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.” / Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.

2 Corinthians 13:2-3
I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone, / since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you.

1 Corinthians 5:2
And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this?

1 Corinthians 5:6
Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?

1 Corinthians 11:17-18
In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good. / First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.

1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Galatians 6:3
If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

James 4:6
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 18:12
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 21:24
Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.

Isaiah 2:11-12
The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—

Isaiah 13:11
I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.


Treasury of Scripture

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1 Corinthians 4
1. In what account the apostles ought to be regarded.
7. We have nothing which we have not received.
9. The apostles spectacles to the world, angels, and men;
13. the filth and offscouring of the world;
15. yet our fathers in Christ;
16. whom we ought to follow.














Some of you
This phrase indicates that Paul is addressing a specific subset of the Corinthian church. The Greek word used here, "τινες" (tines), suggests that not all members are guilty, but a notable portion. Historically, the Corinthian church was diverse, with members from various social and economic backgrounds, which sometimes led to divisions and factions. Paul’s focus on "some" highlights the need for discernment and correction within the community, emphasizing that not all are at fault, but those who are must be addressed.

have become arrogant
The Greek word for "arrogant" is "φυσιόω" (physioō), which means to be puffed up or inflated with pride. This term is used metaphorically to describe an inflated sense of self-importance. In the context of Corinth, a city known for its wealth and intellectualism, such arrogance could stem from social status, knowledge, or spiritual gifts. Paul warns against this pride, as it leads to division and strife, contrary to the humility and unity that Christ exemplifies.

as if I were not coming to you
This phrase suggests that the arrogance of some Corinthians is partly due to their belief that Paul would not return to confront them. The historical context reveals that Paul had a complex relationship with the Corinthian church, having founded it and written multiple letters to address ongoing issues. The phrase implies a challenge to Paul’s authority and a misunderstanding of his commitment to their spiritual growth. Paul’s intention to visit underscores his pastoral care and the seriousness with which he takes their conduct, reminding them that accountability is inevitable.

(18) Now some are puffed up.--Some of those in Corinth who were puffed up were in the habit of saying that the Apostle would not come and visit the Corinthian Church. The moment they heard the announcement that he was sending Timothy, they would naturally say, That is a proof of the truth of our assertion. He is afraid to come himself, so he sends Timothy in his stead. "But," says St. Paul, "I will come to you shortly, God willing"--his intention was to remain at Ephesus until after Pentecost (see 1Corinthians 16:8)--"and then I shall take cognisance of spiritual power, and not of empty and boastful words; for that kingdom which Christ founded, and which we, his ambassadors, are establishing, does not consist in mere words, but in spiritual might."

Verse 18. - Are puffed up; rather, were puffed up; at the time that they made these disparaging comparisons of me with others. As though I would not come to you; rather, as though I were not coming to you. St. Paul was on the eve of starting for Macedonia on his way to visit them (1 Corinthians 16:5), but, owing to the grievous state of the Church, he subsequently changed his purpose (2 Corinthians 1:15, 23). When he left them he had promised to return, "if God wilt" (Acts 18:21). His many enemies and critics were likely to say, "He is afraid to come himself, and so he sends Timothy." They flattered themselves that he was alarmed by their culture and intellectualism.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Some [of you]
τινες (tines)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

have become arrogant,
ἐφυσιώθησάν (ephysiōthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5448: From phusis in the primary sense of blowing; to inflate, i.e. make proud.

as if
Ὡς (Hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

I
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

were not coming
ἐρχομένου (erchomenou)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

you.
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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