In vv. 1–4, Paul rebuked the Corinthian church for behaving like as “mere humans” rather than those with the Spirit of God. In vv. 5–15, he reminds them that, even though they have the Spirit of God and are therefore more than “mere humans,” those who serve them nevertheless remain human.! That is, though they may be among the best of men, they are only men at best. The church must therefore focus on the Lord rather than on men who work for the Lord.