Corinthians 4:14 I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved
sons I warn [you].
4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ,
yet [have ye] not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have
begotten you through the gospel.
4:16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.
2007-04-15 09:11:56 · 11 answers · asked by Terry 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because the 'editors' of the bible wanted to ensure that there was justification for obeying earthly authority. Their political abduction of spiritual writings seems to have been largely successful.
2007-04-15 09:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Paul was converted by Jesus Christ himself on the road to Damascus after persecuting and killing many Christians.
Paul needed followers to continue spreading the Gospel of Christ because he was mortal and would not live much longer.
I don't see how the above lines would justify Paul's expulsion from anything. Blessed are those who haven't seen but believe.
2007-04-15 16:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the big question is why are women in the bible either depicted as whores or servants?
don't you think its a little strange that there are more women then men and women live longer......and only one woman got some positive attention because she gave birth to the Christ i.e. Mary
2007-04-16 01:34:11 · answer #3 · answered by Evie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, yes. But it'll neve happen. People have an excuse for it already lined up, probably some "spiritual children" nonsense or "he didn't mean it like THAT, he meant it.....). No contradiction is safe from rationalization. Where there's a God's will there's a way!
2007-04-15 16:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it seems that these lines were read by the early Church as being consistent with the other teachings they had received. The early Church was not bound by some literal textualism, but rather led by the living Christ
2007-04-15 21:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by a 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Terry - Paul is writing to the apostles to whom he was a quasi leader...he is speaking of becoming a father "figure" through their rebirth as Christians. He is not attempting to take the place of Jesus.
Don't Panic
2007-04-15 16:21:57 · answer #6 · answered by Fran 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Other versions of the bible - for example, the NIV, reads "...I became your father..."; this is where we Catholics get our "permission" so to speak to call our priests Father. The Episcopal and Anglican churches do likewise.
2007-04-15 16:18:33 · answer #7 · answered by The Carmelite 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The modern translation is for people to 'imitate me.'
That actually is pretty good advice.
Keep scripture in context.
2007-04-15 16:21:58 · answer #8 · answered by Tony C 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes parkitus is right. he no doubt helped many to accept the lgith he had shone through him. these ones became as his spiritual family.
2007-04-15 16:18:16 · answer #9 · answered by djfjedi1976 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Keep it in context, re-read the entire section which this is in, and you'll see what he was saying and why.
2007-04-15 16:17:09 · answer #10 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋