1 Corinthians 1
Greeting
1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's: References Jesus: 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 4:5. Holy: Acts 26:18, Romans 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 4:7. Parallel theme: Acts 9:14
3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace: Romans 1:7, 2 Corinthians 1:2, Ephesians 1:2, 1 Peter 1:2
4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; References Jesus: Romans 1:8. References God: Romans 6:17. Grace: 1 Corinthians 1:3, Acts 11:23, 1 Timothy 1:14. Parallel theme: John 10:30, 14:16, 14:26, 15:26 +4
5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 12:8, Romans 15:14, 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9:11, Ephesians 1:17, 6:19, Philippians 1:9, Colossians 2:3, 3:10, James 3:13 +5
6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: References Christ: Romans 15:19. Witness: Acts 20:24, 2 Timothy 1:8, Revelation 1:2, 12:17, 19:10. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 12:12, 1 Timothy 2:6 +3
7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. Jesus Christ: References Jesus: Philippians 3:20, Titus 2:13, Jude 1:21. References Christ: Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 4:13. Parallel theme: Luke 17:30, Romans 8:19, 2 Peter 3:12, 1 John 3:2 +4
8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. References Jesus: Romans 16:25, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 1 Peter 5:10. References Christ: Philippians 1:10. References Lord: Psalms 37:28, 2 Thessalonians 3:3. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:27, Colossians 1:22, 2 Peter 3:14 +5
9 GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Divisions in the Church
10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 3:3, Proverbs 18:6, Galatians 5:26, 1 Timothy 6:4
12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. References Christ: Galatians 3:17. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 4:6, 7:29, 9:5, 15:5, 15:50, 16:12, John 1:42, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 2:9 +5
13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? References Christ: Galatians 1:7. Baptism: 1 Corinthians 10:2, Acts 2:38, 10:48, 19:5, Ephesians 4:5. Parallel theme: Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 11:4 +3
14 I thank GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; Baptism: Acts 18:8. Parallel theme: Romans 16:23
15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.
16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. Word: 1 Corinthians 2:13, 2 Corinthians 4:2. Creation: 2 Corinthians 11:6, 2 Peter 1:16. Baptism: John 4:2, Acts 10:48. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 2:1, 2 Corinthians 10:10 +3
The Wisdom of God
18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Salvation: 1 Corinthians 1:21, 2:2, Romans 1:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:10. References God: 1 Corinthians 2:14, 3:19, Hebrews 4:12. Parallel theme: Acts 13:41, 2 Corinthians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 1:5 +5
19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. made foolish the wisdom of this world?
21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. References God: 1 Corinthians 1:24, Daniel 2:20, Romans 1:28, 11:33, Ephesians 3:10. Parallel theme: Matthew 11:25, Luke 10:21 +2
22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: Parallel theme: Mark 8:11, Luke 11:16, 11:20, John 2:18
23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; References Christ: Ephesians 3:8. Cross: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2:2, Galatians 5:11, 6:14. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 2:14, Matthew 11:6, 13:57, Luke 2:34, 1 Peter 2:8 +5
24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. References Christ: 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1:9, 1:30, Romans 1:16. References God: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Luke 11:49, Romans 1:4. Parallel theme: Luke 7:35, Romans 9:24, Colossians 2:3 +5
25 Because the foolishness of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: References God: Romans 4:17. Parallel theme: Job 34:24, Isaiah 2:11, 2:17, 41:12
29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: References Jesus: 1 Corinthians 1:2, John 14:6, Romans 8:1. Redemption: Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:14. Righteousness: 1 Corinthians 6:11, Jeremiah 33:16, Philippians 3:9. Creation: Ephesians 2:10. Parallel theme: Proverbs 2:6 +5
31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint.. Glory: 1 Chronicles 16:10, 16:35, Psalms 105:3, Isaiah 41:16, 45:25, Jeremiah 4:2, 2 Corinthians 10:17. Parallel theme: Philippians 3:3 +3