1 Corinthians 4:10

“We are fools for Christ’s sake, etc.] They were so in the esteem of men, for their close attach merit to a crucified Christ; and for preaching the doctrine of salvation by him; and for enduring so much reproach, affliction, and persecution, for his sake and the Gospel’s: but ye are wise in Christ. This is ironically said; for his meaning is not that they were truly wise in Christ, in the knowledge and faith of him, in preaching his Gospel, or professing his name; but they were so in their own eyes, and made use of much worldly wisdom and carnal policy in their profession of religion. Their ministers took care to preach, and they to profess Christ, in such a manner as to retain the favour of…”

“Irony. How much your lot (supposing it real) is to be envied, and ours to be pitied. fools-- (Co1 1:21; Co1 3:18; compare Act 17:18; Act 26:24). for Christ's sake . . . in Christ--Our connection with Christ only entails on us the lowest ignominy, "ON ACCOUNT OF," or, "FOR THE SAKE OF" Him, as "fools"; yours gives you full fellowship IN Him as "wise" (that is, supposing you really are all you seem, Co1 3:18). we . . . weak . . . ye . . . strong-- (Co1 2:3; Co2 13:9). we . . . despised-- (Co2 10:10) because of our "weakness," and our not using worldly philosophy and rhetoric, on account of which ye Corinthians and your teachers are (seemingly) so "honorable." Contrast with "despised" the "ye…”

“We are fools - This is evidently ironical. “We are doubtless foolish people, but ye are wise in Christ. We, Paul, Apollos, and Barnabas, have no claims to the character of wise men - we are to be regarded as fools, unworthy of confidence, and unfit to instruct; but you are full of wisdom.” For Christ’s sake - διὰ Χριστὸν dia Christon. On account of Christ; or in reference to his cause, or in regard to the doctrines of the Christian religion. But ye are wise in Christ - The phrase “in Christ,” does not differ in signification materially from the one above; “for Christ’s sake.” This is wholly ironical, and is exceedingly pungent. “You, Corinthians, boast of your wisdom and prudence. You are…”

“We are fools, in the account of the world, for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ - Though ye are Christians, ye think yourselves wise; and ye have found means to make the world think you so too. We are weak - In presence, in infirmities, in sufferings. But ye are strong - In just opposite circumstances. 1 Corinthians 4:11”

“are fools: Co1 1:1-3, Co1 1:18-20, Co1 1:26-28, Co1 2:3, Co1 2:14, Co1 3:18; Kg2 9:11; Hos 9:7; Act 17:18, Act 17:32; Act 26:24 for: Mat 5:11, Mat 10:22-25, Mat 24:9; Luk 6:22; Act 9:16; Pe1 4:14 are wise: Co1 4:8, Co1 10:14, Co1 10:15; Jer 8:8, Jer 8:9 we are weak: Co1 2:3; Co2 10:10, Co2 11:29, Co2 12:9, Co2 12:10, Co2 13:3, Co2 13:4, Co2 13:9 but ye: Co1 3:2, Co1 10:12 but we: Pro 11:12; Isa 53:3; Luk 10:16, Luk 18:9; Th1 4:8 1 Corinthians 4:11”