1 Corinthians 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 16

1 Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,

2 to the assembly of God which is in Corinth, those having been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all the ones calling on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:

3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Chapter Summary

10 He calls for unity. 18 God destroys the wisdom of the wise,.21 by the foolishness of preaching.

Key Greek Words

σοφία wisdom G4678
σταυρός cross G4716
μωρία foolishness G3472
σχίσμα schism, division G4978
κλητός called G2822
δύναμις power G1411

People & Context

Paul

Called apostle of Jesus Christ, author exhorting the Corinthians to unity (v1,10)

Apollos

Minister named as one rallying-point of the Corinthian factions, 'I am of Apollos' (v12)

Cephas

Peter, named as another faction's banner among the divided Corinthians (v12)

Chloe

Believer whose people reported the contentions among the Corinthians to Paul (v11)

Crispus

One of the few Paul personally baptized at Corinth (v14)

Stephanas

Head of a household Paul baptized at Corinth (v16)

Timeline

Paul's Greeting

Paul, a called apostle, and Sosthenes greet the assembly of God in Corinth, wishing them grace and peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ .

1 Corinthians 1:1-3
Thanksgiving for Spiritual Enrichment

Paul gives thanks that the Corinthians have been enriched in all discourse and knowledge, lacking no spiritual gift as they await the revelation of the Lord .

1 Corinthians 1:4-9
Report of Contentions

Paul addresses reports from Chloe's household about schisms and factions among the believers, who are improperly dividing their loyalties between Paul, Apollos, Cephas, and Christ .

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

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