1 Corinthians 4:18
“Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.”
What does 1 Corinthians 4:18 mean?
Paul is addressing a problem in the Corinthian church where some people have become arrogant and self-important while he's been away. They're acting as if there are no consequences for their behavior, as though Paul won't actually show up to hold them accountable. It's a gentle but firm reminder that leadership matters and that Paul's absence doesn't mean the standards of the church disappear. He's essentially saying: don't let pride take root just because you think you won't be checked on.