Category: 1 Corinthians

1 For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 And all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 and all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink.…

33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 15:33 The scene in 1 Corinthians 15:33 takes place in the city of Corinth, a bustling hub of trade and culture in ancient Greece. The apostle Paul is addressing a group of early Christians who have gathered in a…

19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 The scene in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20…

27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 1:27 In 1 Corinthians chapter 1, the apostle Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, addressing the issue of divisions and boasting…

1 Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 2 For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement…

58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 15:58 In 1 Corinthians chapter 15, the apostle Paul is writing to the church in Corinth about the resurrection of Jesus Christ…

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 10:13 In 1…

9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 1:9 In 1 Corinthians chapter 1, the scene is set in the city of Corinth, a bustling hub of trade and culture in ancient Greece. The apostle Paul, the author…

1 And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, 4 and…

1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact,…