1 Corinthians 3:4
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New International Version (©1984)
For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not mere men?

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men?

International Standard Version (©2008)
For when one person says, "I follow Paul," and another person says, "I follow to Apollos," you're following your own human nature, aren't you?

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
When some of you say, "I follow Paul" and others say, "I follow Apollos," aren't you acting like [sinful] humans?

King James Bible
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

American King James Version
For while one said, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are you not carnal?

American Standard Version
For when one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not men?

Bible in Basic English
For when one says, I am of Paul; and another says, I am of Apollos; are you not talking like natural men?

Douay-Rheims Bible
For while one saith, I indeed am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollo; are you not men ? What then is Apollo, and what is Paul?

Darby Bible Translation
For when one says, I am of Paul, and another, I of Apollos, are ye not men?

English Revised Version
For when one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not men?

Webster's Bible Translation
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

Weymouth New Testament
For when some one says, "I belong to Paul," and another says, "I belong to Apollos," is not this the way men of the world speak?

World English Bible
For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," aren't you fleshly?

Young's Literal Translation
for when one may say, 'I, indeed, am of Paul;' and another, 'I -- of Apollos;' are ye not fleshly?

Geneva Study Bible

For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

People's New Testament

3:4 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.

Wesley's Notes

3:4 I am of Apollos - St. Paul named himself and Apollos, to show that he would condemn any division among them, even though it were in favour of himself, or the dearest friend he had in the world. Are ye not carnal - For the Spirit of God allows no party zeal.

Scofield Reference Notes

1Cor 1:12,17 Jn 1:13 Jude 1:23.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

4. (1Co 1:12).

are ye not carnal-The oldest manuscripts read, "Are ye not men?" that is, "walking as men" unregenerate (1Co 3:3).

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

3:1-4 The most simple truths of the gospel, as to man's sinfulness and God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, stated in the plainest language, suit the people better than deeper mysteries. Men may have much doctrinal knowledge, yet be mere beginners in the life of faith and experience. Contentions and quarrels about religion are sad evidences of carnality. True religion makes men peaceable, not contentious. But it is to be lamented, that many who should walk as Christians, live and act too much like other men. Many professors, and preachers also, show themselves to be yet carnal, by vain-glorious strife, eagerness for dispute, and readiness to despise and speak evil of others.


1 Corinthians 1:12 Now I mean this, that each one of you is saying, "I am of Paul," and "I of Apollos," and "I of Cephas," and "I of Christ."
1 Corinthians 3:3 for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men? (NASB ©1995)

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For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

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