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Connecting Statement:
Paul now reminds the Corinthian believers of how they are actually living instead of behaving as their position before God is. He then reminds them that the person who teaches them is not as important as God who gives their growth.
brothers
Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
spiritual people
people who obey the Spirit
fleshly people
people who follow their own desires
as to little children in Christ
The Corinthians are compared to children very young in age and understanding. Alternate translation: "as to very young believers in Christ" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)