Home› Bible› 1 Corinthians› Chapter 1

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.

Read full chapter in the Bible Reader

Chapter Summary

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

Key Greek Words

τε also, and, both, even, then,, whether G5037
σάρκα carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561
χάρις acceptable, benefit, favour G5485
εἰς against, among, as G1519
μέν even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily G3303

People & Context

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 .

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 th…

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…

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

Read 1 Corinthians 1 in the KJ3 Reader

Word-for-word literal translation with Greek interlinear, Strong's numbers, and audio.

Open in Bible Reader
Romans 161 Corinthians1 Corinthians 2