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The Bible · New Testament · 16 chapters

1 Corinthians

Paul writes to a gifted but divided church in a proud, wealthy city. He tackles factions, sexual sin, lawsuits, worship and spiritual gifts, points them to the cross, love, and the hope of the resurrection.

Author
The apostle Paul
Written
About AD 55

Chapters

  1. 11 Corinthians 1Paul thanks God for the Corinthians but rebukes their divisions. The message of the cross is foolishness to the world but the power of God.
  2. 21 Corinthians 2Paul came in weakness, not clever speech. The Spirit reveals God’s wisdom, things no eye has seen.
  3. 31 Corinthians 3The church is still immature. Paul planted, Apollos watered, but God makes things grow. You are God’s temple.
  4. 41 Corinthians 4Leaders are servants of Christ. Paul, as a spiritual father, warns them against pride.
  5. 51 Corinthians 5The church must deal with a case of sexual immorality among them.
  6. 61 Corinthians 6Don’t take fellow believers to court. Flee sexual immorality: your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.
  7. 71 Corinthians 7Guidance on marriage, singleness and divorce.
  8. 81 Corinthians 8About food offered to idols: knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Don’t cause a weaker believer to stumble.
  9. 91 Corinthians 9Paul gives up his rights for the sake of the gospel: “I have become all things to all people.” Run to win the prize.
  10. 101 Corinthians 10Learn from Israel’s history. God will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Do everything for God’s glory.
  11. 111 Corinthians 11Order in worship, and the Lord’s Supper: “Do this in remembrance of me.” Don’t take it carelessly.
  12. 121 Corinthians 12There are many spiritual gifts but one Spirit, and one body with many parts, each needed.
  13. 131 Corinthians 13Without love, gifts are worthless. Love is patient and kind. Faith, hope and love remain, and the greatest is love.
  14. 141 Corinthians 14Prophecy and tongues in worship: everything should build up the church and be done in order.
  15. 151 Corinthians 15The resurrection of Jesus is central to the faith. Because he rose, we will rise with new bodies. “Death, where is your sting?”
  16. 161 Corinthians 16Collecting money for the believers in Jerusalem, travel plans, and final greetings: “Do everything in love.”