1Cor 3:4-5, 22 | PNT | STEP | While one saith, I am of Paul , etc. The fact that they are divided by following different human leaders, instead of all following Christ, demonstrated that they were yet carnal.

1 Corinthians 3:4-5

While one saith, I am of Paul, etc. The fact that they are divided by following different human leaders, instead of all following Christ, demonstrated that they were yet carnal. Who then is Paul, and who [is] Apollos? Their carnal-mindedness shows itself in choosing and following these human leaders. One said he was a Paulite, etc. Hence he asks, Who is Paul, or Apollos? Only ministers, servants, subordinates, agents through whom they believed on Christ.

As the Lord gave to every man. Gave to Paul and Apollos power to lead you to faith.

1 Corinthians 3:22

Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas. See 1Co 1:12 3:5.

Or the world. The world is not to be the master, but the servant of God's children.

Or life. Life is given to do God's work and to insure life eternal.

Or death. To the saint "death is gain" (Php 1:21).

Or things present. These, whatsoever they are, "shall work together for good to them that love God" (Ro 8:28).

Or things to come. The things to come to the Christian are the presence of Christ, and the joys of the New Jerusalem.

All are yours. What a climax!