Category: 1 Corinthians

15 But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved. God has called you to peace. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 7:15 In 1 Corinthians chapter 7, the apostle Paul is addressing the Corinthian church regarding various matters concerning marriage and relationships. In…

25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 9:25 In 1 Corinthians chapter 9, the apostle Paul uses the analogy of an athlete competing in a race to illustrate the Christian life. Imagine a bustling ancient Greek…

1 When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? 2 Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? 3 Do…

8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 13:8 In 1 Corinthians chapter 13, the apostle Paul is writing a letter to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the importance of love. The scene…

7 Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 5:7 In 1 Corinthians chapter 5, the scene is set in the city of Corinth, a bustling hub of trade and culture in…

10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 1:10 In 1 Corinthians chapter 1, the apostle Paul…

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…