Category: 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 15:51 is about how those who believe in Christ will be transformed at the last trumpet, changing from mortal beings to immortal beings in a moment, a concept that is tied to the promise of resurrection and eternal life. 51 Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we…

1 Corinthians 6:13 is about highlighting the balanced approach to physical desires and sexual immorality, emphasizing that while food is meant for the stomach and the body for the Lord, one should not indulge in lustful activities disregarding the sanctity of the body. 13 “Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food”—and…

1 Corinthians 12:25-27 is about emphasizing the unity and interdependence within the body of Christ, where each member plays a crucial role in serving and supporting one another, just as different parts of the body work together harmoniously. 25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the…

1 Corinthians 3:10 is about the foundation of one’s faith being Jesus Christ, and the importance of building upon that foundation with good works and righteousness. 10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one…

1 Corinthians 11:16 is about the importance of unity and order within the Christian community, emphasizing the need to respect cultural and gender distinctions while maintaining a harmonious and respectful environment. 16 If anyone is inclined to be contentious, we have no such practice, nor do the churches of God. Setting the Scene for 1…

1 Corinthians 2:7 is about the revelation of God’s wisdom, which is a mystery that was hidden from the rulers of this age but has now been revealed to those who believe in Christ. 7 But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. Setting…

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 is about emphasizing that God chooses those who are considered lowly and foolish by human standards to confound the wise and strong, so that no one may boast in their own abilities but rather boast in the wisdom and power of God. 26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you…

1 Corinthians 12:8-10 is about how the Holy Spirit gifts believers with various abilities for the common good of the church, including wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment of spirits, speaking in tongues, and interpretation of tongues. 8 For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the…

1 Corinthians 3:12 is about building one’s life and actions on the foundation of Jesus Christ, using valuable materials that will withstand the trials of life and the judgment of God. 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 3:12 In…

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 is about the temporary nature of the world and the importance of prioritizing spiritual matters over material concerns in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ. 29 This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though…