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1 Corinthians

The Book of 1 Corinthians addresses the challenge of living out the gospel within a divided and morally complex culture. Written by the apostle Paul, the letter is sent to the church in Corinth, a prosperous and influential city known for its diversity, immorality, and philosophical pride.

Paul writes in response to reports of division and disorder within the church. Believers are aligning themselves with particular leaders, elevating human wisdom over God’s truth. Paul confronts this immediately, reminding them that the church is unified not by personalities, but by the message of the cross. God’s wisdom often appears foolish to the world, yet it is the power of salvation.

A major portion of the book deals with moral and ethical issues. Paul addresses sexual immorality, lawsuits among believers, marriage, singleness, and Christian freedom. He repeatedly emphasizes that freedom in Christ must be guided by love and concern for others. Rights are secondary to edification, and personal liberty must not cause spiritual harm.

1 Corinthians also provides essential teaching on worship and church order. Paul gives instruction regarding the Lord’s Supper, spiritual gifts, and orderly gatherings. The well-known chapter on love—often read at weddings—appears within this context, defining love as the necessary foundation for all spiritual expression. Without love, even the most impressive gifts are empty.

The book reaches its theological climax in its teaching on the resurrection. Paul affirms the bodily resurrection of Jesus and explains its implications for believers. Without the resurrection, faith would be meaningless—but because Christ is risen, hope is secure, and death is defeated.

Throughout the letter, Paul balances correction with pastoral care. He does not abandon the Corinthians despite their struggles. Instead, he calls them to maturity, reminding them that they are God’s temple, purchased at a price, and called to reflect Christ in every area of life.

The Book of 1 Corinthians remains deeply relevant. It speaks to churches navigating division, cultural pressure, and ethical complexity, reminding believers that the gospel reshapes identity, behavior, and community from the inside out.

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

1 Corinthians 16:11

Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

1 Corinthians 16:12

As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

1 Corinthians 16:15

I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

1 Corinthians 16:16

That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

1 Corinthians 16:17

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

1 Corinthians 16:19

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

1 Corinthians 16:2

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

1 Corinthians 16:3

And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:5

Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

1 Corinthians 16:6

And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

1 Corinthians 16:7

For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

1 Corinthians 16:9

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

1 Corinthians 2:1

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

1 Corinthians 2:10

But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

1 Corinthians 2:11

For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 2:12

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

1 Corinthians 2:13

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

1 Corinthians 2:14

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 Corinthians 2:15

But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.