12 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

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3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Cor 1:2 — Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and
• 1Cor 1:13 — Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
• 1Cor 1:23 — But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
• 1Cor 1:23 — But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
• 1Cor 3:5 — Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
• 1Cor 3:5 — Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
• 1Cor 3:21 — Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
• 1Cor 3:22 — Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;
• 1Cor 4:1 — Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
• 1Cor 9:18 — What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
• 1Cor 9:19 — For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
• 1Cor 9:19 — For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
• 1Pet 5:3 — Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
• 1Thess 2:3 — For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
• 1Thess 2:5 — For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
• 2Chr 35:3 — And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; it shall not be a burden upon yo
• 2Cor 1:24 — Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
• 2Cor 1:24 — Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
• 2Cor 5:14 — For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
• 2Cor 12:10 — Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
• 2John 1:2 — For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
• 2Pet 2:3 — And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
• 2Tim 2:10 — Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
• 3John 1:7 — Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
• Col 1:28 — Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
• Gal 5:13 — For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
• Gal 5:13 — For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
• John 4:1 — When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
• John 12:26 — If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
• Matt 20:27 — And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
• Matt 23:8 — But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
• Matt 23:11 — But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
• Matt 25:40 — And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
• Phil 1:15 — Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
• Phil 1:15 — Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
• Phil 2:11 — And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
• Rom 1:1 — Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
• Rom 15:30 — Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
• Rom 16:25 — Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
• Titus 1:11 — Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.