- *Hēmeis*
- nominative, 1st plural - we
- *mōroi*
- nominative, masculine, plural - fools/foolish
- *dia Christon*
- preposition + accusative, masculine, singular - for Christ's sake/because of Christ
- *hymeis*
- nominative, 2nd plural - you
- *de*
- conjunction - but/and
- *phronimoi*
- nominative, masculine, plural - wise/prudent
- *en Christō*
- preposition + dative, masculine, singular - in Christ
- *astheneis*
- nominative, masculine, plural - weak/feeble
- *ischyroi*
- nominative, masculine, plural - strong/mighty
- *endoxoi*
- nominative, masculine, plural - honored/respected/glorious
- *atimoi*
- nominative, masculine, plural - dishonored/without honor