Book of 1 Corinthians
New TestamentPauline Epistle

Book of 1 Corinthians

16

Chapters

437

Verses

Paul the Apostle

Author

AD 55

Date Written

Overview

1 Corinthians addresses divisions and disorders in the church while teaching about love, gifts, and resurrection.

Purpose

To correct problems in the Corinthian church and provide guidance on various theological and practical issues.

Historical Context

Written from Ephesus to address issues reported by visitors and letter from the Corinthian church.

Name Origins

Greek

I Κορίνθιος

1 Korinthios

Key Themes

UnityWisdomLoveSpiritual GiftsResurrectionChurch Order

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Book Outline

Divisions

1:1-4:21

Unity in Christ

Disorders

5:1-6:20

Moral issues

Questions

7:1-14:40

Marriage, worship, gifts

Resurrection

15:1-58

Hope of believers

Conclusion

16:1-24

Collection and closing

Key Verses

Now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
1 Corinthians 13:13
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
1 Corinthians 15:55
God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able.
1 Corinthians 10:13

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