The Book of 1 Corinthians

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1 Corinthians 1

Paul addresses divisions within the Corinthian church, emphasizing the centrality of Christ and the foolishness of wo...

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1 Corinthians 2

Paul explains that spiritual understanding comes from the Holy Spirit, not human wisdom.

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1 Corinthians 3

Paul rebukes the Corinthians for their immaturity and division, emphasizing that they are God's field and buildi...

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1 Corinthians 4

Paul instructs the Corinthians on how to regard ministers of Christ, emphasizing humility, service, and the coming ju...

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1 Corinthians 5

The church must address and discipline unrepentant sexual immorality within its fellowship to maintain holiness and p...

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1 Corinthians 6

Believers should resolve disputes within the church rather than through secular courts, and they must avoid sexual im...

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1 Corinthians 7

Paul addresses questions about marriage, singleness, and divorce, providing guidance on how believers should live fai...

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1 Corinthians 8

While knowledge is important, love is more important, and believers should be willing to limit their freedom for the ...

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1 Corinthians 9

Paul defends his apostolic freedom and rights, but passionately explains how he willingly surrenders those rights to ...

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1 Corinthians 10

Christ is identified as the spiritual 'rock' for Israel, reinforcing His foundational role and supporting t...

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1 Corinthians 11

Paul addresses issues of head coverings during prayer and prophecy, emphasizing proper order and respect within the c...

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1 Corinthians 12

The diversity of spiritual gifts within the body of Christ, the church, is meant to serve and build up the whole body...

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1 Corinthians 13

Love is the greatest virtue, surpassing all spiritual gifts and human accomplishments, and it is essential for authen...

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1 Corinthians 14

Prophecy is more valuable than speaking in tongues for building up the church, and orderliness should characterize wo...

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1 Corinthians 15

Paul provides the definitive defense of the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ, explaining that it is the foundati...

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1 Corinthians 16

Paul gives practical instructions for a financial collection for the saints in Jerusalem, shares his travel plans, an...

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