I write not these things to shame you— See 2 Corinthians 11:20. St. Paul here (from 1 Corinthians 4:8-17.), by giving an account of his own conduct, gently rebukes them for following men of a different character, and exhorts them to be followers of himself.
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1 Corinthians 4:14
14 I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.