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1 Corinthians 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 16

1 And, brothers, I was not able to speak to you as to spiritual ones, but as to fleshly ones, as to babes in Christ.

2 I gave you milk to drink, and not solid food, for you were not then able, for neither are you yet able now.

3 For you are yet fleshly ones. For where among you is jealousy, and strife, and divisions, are you not fleshly ones and walking according to man?

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Chapter Summary

2 Milk is fit for children. 7 He that plants, and he that waters, is nothing. 9 The ministers are God’s fellow-workers; a field of God. 11 Christ the foundation.

Key Greek Words

οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756
ἔδωκεν adventure, bestow, bring forth G1325
ὥστε so that (then), that, there G5620
οὔτε neither, none, nor (yet) G3777
παρὰ above, against, among G3844

People & Context

Fellow-Workers of God

Paul rebukes the Corinthians as fleshly babes for dividing over ministers, emphasizing that while Paul planted and Apollos watered, they are mere serv…

Building on Christ's Foundation

Paul warns believers to be careful how they build upon the sole foundation of Jesus Christ, as their works will be tested by fire, and reminds them th…

Timeline

Fellow-Workers of God

Paul rebukes the Corinthians as fleshly babes for dividing over ministers, emphasizing that while Paul planted and Apollos watered, they are mere servants and God is the one who gives growth .

1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Building on Christ's Foundation

Paul warns believers to be careful how they build upon the sole foundation of Jesus Christ, as their works will be tested by fire, and reminds them that they are God's holy temple [11-13].

1 Corinthians 3:10-23

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