1 Corinthians 4:15 esv
For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
I've said this before and many don't believe me but most Bible translations (yes, the KJV too!) have ERRONEOUS translations of scripture. And I suspect that we received certain doctrines based on the desires (power and money) of early church leaders and kings.
Anyway, here is the proper translation of 1 Corinthians 4:15 and you will note that Paul says he "beget" (brought) his congregants to God, which is entirely different from saying "I became your father". That is a LIE!
1 Corinthians 4:15 YLT
15 for if a myriad of child-conductors ye may have in Christ, yet not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus, through the good news, I -- I did beget you
For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
I've said this before and many don't believe me but most Bible translations (yes, the KJV too!) have ERRONEOUS translations of scripture. And I suspect that we received certain doctrines based on the desires (power and money) of early church leaders and kings.
Anyway, here is the proper translation of 1 Corinthians 4:15 and you will note that Paul says he "beget" (brought) his congregants to God, which is entirely different from saying "I became your father". That is a LIE!
1 Corinthians 4:15 YLT
15 for if a myriad of child-conductors ye may have in Christ, yet not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus, through the good news, I -- I did beget you