1 Corinthians 4:12
“And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:”

What does 1 Corinthians 4:12 mean?
1 Corinthians 4:12 - "And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:" In this verse from the book of 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul imparts a powerful message to the Corinthians about the realities of a life devoted to serving…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Blessings of Labor: Embracing Suffering with Grace
1 Corinthians 4:12 (KJV) states, "And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it." This verse offers profound insight into the Christian experience, encouraging us to understand the nature of our labor and hardships as followers…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect on the words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 4:12, which speak to the labor we undertake in Your name: "And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it." In these profound…
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