1 Corinthians 4:14

In 9 translations

BSB

I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

KJV

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.

WEB

I don’t write these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

ASV

I write not these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

LSV

Not [as] putting you to shame do I write these things, but I admonish as my beloved children,

YLT

Not [as] putting you to shame do I write these things, but as my beloved children I do admonish,

DBY

Not [as] chiding do I write these things to you, but as my beloved children I admonish [you].

DRC

I write not these things to confound you; but I admonish you as my dearest children.

GNV

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloued children I admonish you.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Οὐκ ἐντρέπων ὑμᾶς γράφω ταῦτα, ἀλλʼ ὡς τέκνα μου ἀγαπητὰ νουθετῶν·

RP2018

Οὐκ ἐντρέπων ὑμᾶς γράφω ταῦτα, ἀλλ’ ὡς τέκνα μου ἀγαπητὰ νουθετῶ.

TR-Boyd

Οὐκ ἐντρέπων ὑμᾶς γράφω ταῦτα, ἀλλ᾿ ὡς τέκνα μου ἀγαπητὰ νουθετῶ.

SCR1894

ουκ εντρεπων υμας γραφω ταυτα αλλ ως τεκνα μου αγαπητα νουθετω

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Thessalonians 2:11For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—
• 3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
• 1 Corinthians 9:15But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.
• 1 Corinthians 4:15Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.
• Colossians 1:28We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
• 2 Corinthians 12:19Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.
• 1 Corinthians 15:34Sober up as you ought, and stop sinning; for some of you are ignorant of God. I say this to your shame.
• 2 Corinthians 12:14–15See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.…
• 2 Corinthians 6:11–13We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide. It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained. As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.
• 2 Corinthians 7:3I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you.
• Ezekiel 3:21But if you warn the righteous man not to sin, and he does not sin, he will indeed live because he heeded your warning, and you will have saved yourself.”
• Acts 20:31Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
• 2 Corinthians 11:11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
• 1 Corinthians 6:5I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?

From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).