We both hunger. — From the strong irony of the last verse, the Apostle here passes, in the pathethic and sad description which occupies 1 Corinthians 4:11-13, to show how intensely true that last word “despised” was, as expressing his own position, not only in time past, but at the very hour of his writing. Here still there is an implied contrast between their condition (“full,” “rich,” “kings,” of 1 Corinthians 4:8) and that of St. Paul himself.
Are naked. — The better reading is, we are in need of sufficient clothing (as 2 Corinthians 11:27).
Are buffeted — i.e., are treated like slaves, and not like “kings,” as you are.
Have no certain dwellingplace. — To be without a fixed home was a peculiar sign of want and degradation. (See Matthew 8:20; Matthew 10:23.)