1 Korintus 3:4

3:4 For whenever someone says, “I am with Paul,” or “I am with Apollos,” are you not merely human? ¹ 

1 Korintus 7:21

7:21 Were you called as a slave? ²  Do not worry about it. But if indeed you are able to be free, make the most of the opportunity.

1 Korintus 14:12

14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, ³  seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.

[3:4]  ¹ tn Grk “are you not men,” i.e., (fallen) humanity without the Spirit’s influence. Here Paul does not say “walking in accordance with” as in the previous verse; he actually states the Corinthians are this. However, this is almost certainly rhetorical hyperbole.

[7:21]  ² tn Traditionally, “servant” (KJV), though almost all modern translations render the word as “slave” here.

[14:12]  ³ tn Grk “eager for spirits.” The plural is probably a shorthand for the Spirit’s gifts, especially in this context, tongues.