All things bear record · 1 Corinthians
4 witnesses of Christ here.
Christ — the Anointed One (Greek for the Hebrew Messiah)
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Corinthians 4:1
Apostles are servants of Christ, trusted to care for the sacred truths of God.
How we know: the verse itself names Him · the chapter heading names Him
For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 1 Corinthians 4:4–5
Paul leaves judging to the Lord Jesus, who will come again and bring hidden things to light, even the secret intentions of every heart.
How we know: the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it
Christ — the Anointed One (Greek for the Hebrew Messiah)
We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. 1 Corinthians 4:10
The apostles accept being looked down on for Christ's sake.
How we know: the verse itself names Him · the chapter heading names Him
Christ — the Anointed One (Greek for the Hebrew Messiah)
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. 1 Corinthians 4:15–17
Paul brought the Corinthians to new life in Christ Jesus through the gospel, and he sends Timothy to remind them how Paul lives in Christ.
How we know: the verse itself names Him · the chapter heading names Him