Category: 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 9:16-17 is about Paul’s calling and duty as an apostle to preach the gospel, emphasizing his responsibility and his reward in willingly fulfilling this role. 16 For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach…

1 Corinthians 1:17-25 is about the contrast between the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world, emphasizing that the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not…

1 Corinthians 15:52-53 is about the transformation of believers at the end times when the perishable bodies will be raised imperishable and the mortal bodies will be raised immortal, as a fulfillment of God’s promise of resurrection and victory over death for those who have faith in Christ. 52 in a moment, in the twinkling…

1 Corinthians 3:2-3 is about the apostle Paul admonishing the Corinthians for their spiritual immaturity and division, urging them to grow in their faith and unity as they continue to build upon the foundation of Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now…

1 Corinthians 1:17-18 is about recognizing the power and wisdom of the message of the cross, which may appear foolish to worldly standards but contains the true strength and salvation for believers. 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the…

1 Corinthians 1:20-21 is about the contrast between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God, illustrating that the world’s wisdom is foolishness to God and that God’s wisdom is superior to human understanding. 20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age?…

1 Corinthians 15:1-3 is about the core message of the gospel, emphasizing the importance of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection as the foundation of the Christian faith. 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being…

1 Corinthians 10:20-21 is about the contrast between the worship of God and the worship of demons, warning against partaking in both simultaneously and urging believers to be wholly devoted to the Lord. 20 No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to…

23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 11:23 The scene in 1 Corinthians 11:23 takes place in a humble meeting room in the city of Corinth. The room is dimly…

1 Corinthians 1:30 is about emphasizing that it is through Christ that believers receive righteousness, holiness, and redemption, highlighting the importance of faith in Jesus for salvation and sanctification. 30 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, Setting the Scene for…