Category: 1 Corinthians

57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 15:57 The scene in 1 Corinthians 15:57 is set in a bustling marketplace in the ancient city of Corinth. The apostle Paul is addressing a group of early Christians who have gathered around…

31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 10:31 In 1 Corinthians chapter 10, the apostle Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, addressing various issues and concerns they are facing. In this particular verse, Paul is emphasizing…

33 For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 14:33 In 1 Corinthians 14:33, the apostle Paul is addressing the Corinthian church about the importance of order and decency in their worship services. The scene is set in the city of Corinth, in a bustling and…

23 “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 10:23 In 1 Corinthians chapter 10, the apostle Paul is addressing the Corinthian church about the importance of considering others in their actions and decisions. The scene unfolds…

3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 The scene in 1 Corinthians…

14 Let all that you do be done in love. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 16:14 In 1 Corinthians 16:14, the apostle Paul instructs the Corinthian church to do everything with love. To set the scene for this verse, imagine a small gathering of early Christians in the city of Corinth. The group consists…

4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 13:4 In the bustling city of Corinth, a group of early Christians have gathered in a dimly lit room for a bible study session. The room is adorned with simple wooden furniture, flickering…

13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 In 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, the apostle Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, encouraging them to stand firm in their faith and to do…

3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 11:3 In the bustling city of Corinth, a group of early Christians have gathered in a large, dimly lit…

34 Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 15:34 The scene in 1 Corinthians 15:34 takes place in the city of Corinth, where the apostle Paul is addressing…