18 Now some of you are inflated, as though I would not dare come to you.
1 Corinthians 4:18 Cross References - Murdock
1 Corinthians 4:6-8
6 These things, my Brethren, I have stated concerning the person of myself and of Apollos, for your sakes; that, in us, ye might learn not to think of men, above what is written; and that no one might exalt himself in comparison with his fellow, on account of any person.
7 For who exploreth thee? Or what hast thou, which thou didst not receive? And if thou receivedst it, why gloriest thou, as if thou didst not receive it?
8 Now ye are yourselves full, and enriched; and, without us, are on thrones! And I wish ye were enthroned; that we also might reign with you.
1 Corinthians 4:21
21 What will ye? Shall I come to you with the rod, or with love and a gentle spirit?
1 Corinthians 5:2
2 And ye are inflated, and have not rather sitten down in grief, that he who hath done this deed might be separated from you.