[Mrs. Don-o]

Paul says:

"For you may have countless instructors in Christ, but you don't have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

" (1 Cor. 4:15, Christian Standard Bible)

[ealgeone]

And yet, Paul never referred to himself as "Father Paul".

Context, Mrs D.....context.

If I can impart nothing else to the Roman Catholic in these conversations, aside from faith in Christ and only Christ, is that context is your key to properly understanding the Bible.

[Elsie]

Paul says:
"For you may have countless instructors in Christ, but you don't have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Paul DIDN'T say:
You guys need to call ME father.

Paul DID say:
The PHRASE 'father in Christ'.

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It's SO confusing!!
If he is their 'father'; why does he call them BROTHER?

[metmom]

Jesus was addressing the use of religious titles for religious leaders.

There’s a world of difference between *John is my father* and the title of address of *Father John*.

But I realize that will never stop Catholics from seeking to justify disobeying Jesus clear, concise command to not use that word as a title.