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1 Corinthians 1

BSB·31 verses ·New Testament
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1PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study →, called to be an apostleἀπόστολοςapostolos — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → the will of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → our brotherἀδελφὸςadelphos — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → SosthenesΣωσθένηςSōsthenēs — Savior of strengthG4988 — Full Word Study →, 2To theΤῇTē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίᾳekklēsia — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → CorinthΚορίνθῳ»Korinthō — Major Greek cityG2882 — Full Word Study →, to those sanctified inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦ»Iēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → and called to be holy, together withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → thoseτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → everywhereτόπῳtopō — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study → who call on theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, their Lord andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → oursἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →: 3GraceΧάριςCharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὸςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the Lord JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 4I always thankΕὐχαριστῶEucharistō — To give thanks; to be gratefulG2168 — Full Word Study → my‹μου›mou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → forπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → because ofἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → graceχάριτιchariti — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → He has givenδοθείσῃdotheisē — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. 5Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → you have been enrichedἐπλουτίσθητεeploutisthēte — to make rich, to enrichG4148 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → every wayπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →, inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → speechλόγῳlogō — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → allπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → knowledgeγνώσειgnōsei — Knowledge, understanding, recognitionG1108 — Full Word Study →, 6becauseκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → our testimonyμαρτύριονmartyrion — testimony, witness, evidence of truthG3142 — Full Word Study → aboutτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → was confirmedἐβεβαιώθηebebaiōthē — To confirm, establish, or make firmG950 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 7Thereforeὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → do not lackὑστερεῖσθαιhystereisthai — to lack, fall short, come behindG5302 — Full Word Study → any spiritual giftχαρίσματιcharismati — spiritual gift or divine grace-giftG5486 — Full Word Study → as you eagerly awaitἀπεκδεχομένουςapekdechomenous — to wait expectantly for, to look forward toG553 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → revelationἀποκάλυψινapokalypsin — Unveiling or disclosure of hidden truthG602 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 8He will sustainβεβαιώσειbebaiōsei — To confirm, establish, or make firmG950 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → toἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → the end, so that you will be blameless onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέρᾳhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 9GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, whoοὗhou — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → has called youἐκλήθητεeklēthēte — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → fellowshipκοινωνίανkoinōnian — Fellowship; sharing in common; participationG2842 — Full Word Study → with Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱοῦHuiou — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, is faithful. 10I appealΠαρακαλῶParakalō — to urge, comfort, or exhortG3870 — Full Word Study → to youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, inδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματοςonomatos — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → all ofπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → you agree togetherλέγητεlegēte — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, so that there may beē — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → divisionsσχίσματαschismata — A split, tear, or divisionG4978 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → and that you may beἦτεēte — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → unitedκατηρτισμένοιkatērtismenoi — to complete, perfect, or restore to wholenessG2675 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → mindνοῒnoi — The mind; one's thinking faculty or understandingG3563 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → convictionγνώμῃgnōmē — deliberate decision, resolved judgment, or firm purposeG1106 — Full Word Study →. 11Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, someτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → from Chloe’s householdΧλόηςChloēs — Green or verdantG5514 — Full Word Study → have informedἐδηλώθηedēlōthē — To make clear, reveal, or declare plainlyG1213 — Full Word Study → meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → there areεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → quarrelsἔριδεςerides — Quarreling, contention, strifeG2054 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 12What I meanλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → is this: Individualsἕκαστοςhekastos — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → among youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → are sayingλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “IἘγὼEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → follow PaulΠαύλουPaulou — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study →,” “IἘγὼEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → follow Apollos,” “IἘγὼEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → follow Cephas,” or “IἘγὼEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → follow Christ.” 13Is Christ dividedΜεμέρισταιMemeristai — to divide, distribute, or separate into partsG3307 — Full Word Study →? Was Paul crucifiedἐσταυρώθηestaurōthē — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study → forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →? Were you baptizedἐβαπτίσθητεebaptisthēte — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → of PaulΠαύλουPaulou — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study →? 14I thankεὐχαριστῶeucharistō — To give thanks; to be gratefulG2168 — Full Word Study → Godθεῷ]theō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → I did not baptize anyἐβάπτισαebaptisa — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study → of youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → exceptεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → CrispusΚρίσπονKrispon — Curly-hairedG2921 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → GaiusΓάϊονGaion — The Lord is my strengthG1050 — Full Word Study →, 15soἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → noμήmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → oneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → can sayεἴπῃeipē — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you were baptizedἐβαπτίσθητεebaptisthēte — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → myἐμὸνemon — my, mine, belonging to meG1699 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →. 16Yesδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →, I also baptizedἐβάπτισαebaptisa — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → householdοἶκονoikon — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study → of StephanasΣτεφανᾶStephana — Crown or wreathG4734 — Full Word Study →; beyond thatλοιπὸνloipon — therefore, then, henceforth, finallyG3063 — Full Word Study → I do not rememberοἶδαoida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → ifεἴei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → I baptizedἐβάπτισαebaptisa — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιναtina — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → elseἄλλονallon — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study →. 17Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → did not sendἀπέστειλένapesteilen — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → to baptizeβαπτίζεινbaptizein — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → to preach the gospelεὐαγγελίζεσθαιeuangelizesthai — To proclaim or announce good news; to preach the gospelG2097 — Full Word Study →, notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγουlogou — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of wisdomσοφίᾳsophia — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study →, lestἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crossσταυρὸςstauros — wooden cross; instrument of executionG4716 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → be emptied of its power. 18Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → messageλόγοςlogos — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crossσταυροῦstaurou — wooden cross; instrument of executionG4716 — Full Word Study → isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → foolishnessμωρίαmōria — foolishness, senselessness, lack of wisdomG3472 — Full Word Study → to those whoτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → are perishingἀπολλυμένοιςapollymenois — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → to us whoἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → are being savedσῳζομένοιςsōzomenois — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study → it isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the power of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 19Forγάρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → it is writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: “I will destroyἈπολῶApolō — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίανsophian — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wiseσοφῶνsophōn — wise, possessing wisdom or prudenceG4680 — Full Word Study →; theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → intelligenceσύνεσινsynesin — understandingG4907 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → intelligentσυνετῶνsynetōn — intelligent, wise, understandingG4908 — Full Word Study → I will frustrateἀθετήσωathetēsō — to reject, set aside, or nullifyG114 — Full Word Study →.” 20Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of thisτούτουtoutou — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → ageαἰῶνοςaiōnos — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study →? Has not GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → made foolishἐμώρανενemōranen — to become foolish; to lose flavor or effectivenessG3471 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίανsophian — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμουkosmou — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study →? 21Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → sinceἐπειδὴepeidē — since, because, seeing thatG1894 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίᾳsophia — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμοςkosmos — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → its wisdomσοφίαςsophias — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study → did not knowἔγνωegnō — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → Him, GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → was pleasedεὐδόκησενeudokēsen — to delight in, be pleased with, take pleasureG2106 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → foolishnessμωρίαςmōrias — foolishness, senselessness, lack of wisdomG3472 — Full Word Study → of whatτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → was preachedκηρύγματοςkērygmatos — The proclamation or message of the GospelG2782 — Full Word Study → to saveσῶσαιsōsai — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → believeπιστεύονταςpisteuontas — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study →. 22JewsἸουδαῖοιIoudaioi — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study → demandαἰτοῦσινaitousin — to ask for, request, or demandG154 — Full Word Study → signsσημεῖαsēmeia — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → GreeksἝλληνεςHellēnes — Greek person or non-Jewish personG1672 — Full Word Study → search forζητοῦσινzētousin — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίανsophian — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study →, 23butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → weἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → preachκηρύσσομενkēryssomen — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → crucifiedἐσταυρωμένονestaurōmenon — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study →, a stumbling blockσκάνδαλονskandalon — Stumbling block; cause of offense or ruinG4625 — Full Word Study → to JewsἸουδαίοιςIoudaiois — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study → andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → foolishnessμωρίανmōrian — foolishness, senselessness, lack of wisdomG3472 — Full Word Study → to Gentilesἔθνεσινethnesin — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →, 24butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → to thoseαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → whoτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → are calledκλητοῖςklētois — called, invited, summonedG2822 — Full Word Study →, bothτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίοιςIoudaiois — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → GreeksἝλλησινHellēsin — Greek person or non-Jewish personG1672 — Full Word Study →, ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → the power of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the wisdom of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 25ForὍτιHoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → foolishnessμωρὸνmōron — foolish, senseless, lacking wisdomG3474 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → wiserσοφώτερονsophōteron — wise, possessing wisdom or prudenceG4680 — Full Word Study → than man’s wisdom, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → weaknessἀσθενὲςasthenes — Weak, feeble, lacking strength or powerG772 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → is stronger than man’s strength. 26Brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, considerΒλέπετεBlepete — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → the time of your callingκλῆσινklēsin — divine calling or vocation; the condition of being calledG2821 — Full Word Study →: Notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → many of you were wise by human standardsκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study →; notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → many were powerfulδυνατοίdynatoi — Able, capable, powerful, mightyG1415 — Full Word Study →; notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → many were of noble birthεὐγενεῖςeugeneis — of noble birth; high-born; distinguishedG2104 — Full Word Study →. 27Butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → choseἐξελέξατοexelexato — to choose or select outG1586 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → foolish thingsμωρὰmōra — foolish, senseless, lacking wisdomG3474 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμουkosmou — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → shameκαταισχύνῃkataischynē — to shame, disgrace, or put to shame publiclyG2617 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wiseσοφούςsophous — wise, possessing wisdom or prudenceG4680 — Full Word Study →; GodΘεόςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → choseἐξελέξατοexelexato — to choose or select outG1586 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → weak thingsἀσθενῆasthenē — Weak, feeble, lacking strength or powerG772 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμουkosmou — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → shameκαταισχύνῃkataischynē — to shame, disgrace, or put to shame publiclyG2617 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → strongἰσχυράischyra — Strong, mighty, powerfulG2478 — Full Word Study →. 28He choseἐξελέξατοexelexato — to choose or select outG1586 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lowlyἀγενῆagenē — lowborn, base, of low social statusG36 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → despisedἐξουθενημέναexouthenēmena — to despise, treat with contempt, reject as worthlessG1848 — Full Word Study → thingsτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμουkosmou — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study →, and(καὶ)kai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the things thatτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → areὄνταonta — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study →, toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → nullifyκαταργήσῃkatargēsē — to abolish, nullify, or render ineffectiveG2673 — Full Word Study → the things thatτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → areὄνταonta — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, 29so thatὅπωςhopōs — in order that, so that, that (purpose or result)G3704 — Full Word Study → noμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → one may boastκαυχήσηταιkauchēsētai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study → in His presence. 30It is because ofἘξEx — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → Him that youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → areἐστεeste — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → has becomeἐγενήθηegenēthē — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → for usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίαsophia — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →: our righteousness, holinessἁγιασμὸςhagiasmos — Sanctification; the state or process of being made holyG38 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → redemptionἀπολύτρωσιςapolytrōsis — redemption, ransom, release through paymentG629 — Full Word Study →. 31Thereforeἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study →, asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → it is writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: “Let him who boastsκαυχώμενοςkauchōmenos — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study → boastκαυχάσθωkauchasthō — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord.”
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Chapter Commentary — 1 Corinthians 1
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First Corinthians chapter 1 establishes Paul's apostolic authority and immediately addresses serious divisions threatening the Corinthian church. Rather than beginning with rebukes, Paul opens with thanksgiving for God's grace at work in their lives, then gently but directly calls them to unity around Christ alone—not around human leaders or human wisdom. The chapter culminates with Paul's counter-cultural message: that God's "foolishness" (the cross of Christ) proves infinitely wiser and more powerful than all human reasoning, and that God deliberately chooses the weak and humble to display His glory, not the proud and self-sufficient.

Verses 1-3: Paul's Apostolic Greeting

Paul begins by identifying himself as called to be an apostle through the will of God (verse 1). This is not self-promotion; Paul is establishing his authority as a messenger sent by Christ Himself. He includes Sosthenes, likely a co-worker, as a humble gesture of fellowship. In verse 2, Paul addresses the church—not just its leaders, but all believers—reminding them they are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints. This was revolutionary: ordinary believers in Corinth were holy not by their own efforts but by their union with Christ. The greeting of grace and peace (verse 3) reflects both God's favor and the deep tranquility that comes only through reconciliation with Him. These words plant seeds of truth before Paul addresses their problems.

Verses 4-9: Thanksgiving for God's Work

Before correcting the Corinthians, Paul thanks God for the grace given to them through Jesus Christ (verse 4). They were enriched in speech and knowledge (verse 5), spiritual gifts that should have united them but instead fueled pride. Verses 7-8 remind them they lack no spiritual gift and that Christ will keep them blameless unto the end. This is vital: Paul establishes their security in Christ before addressing their failings. Verse 9 anchors everything in God's character: God is faithful. He called them into fellowship with His Son, and that call is sure.

Verses 10-17: The Problem of Divisions

Now Paul turns to the crisis: the Corinthian church had fractured into competing loyalties. Some claimed allegiance to Paul, others to Apollos (an eloquent teacher), others to Peter (Cephas), and some to Christ—as if Christ were merely one faction among many (verses 10-12). Paul's response is piercing: Is Christ divided? (verse 13). He emphasizes that Christ was crucified for them, not Paul. He then reveals his relief that he baptized few Corinthians (verses 14-16), because his mission was to preach the gospel, not to baptize (verse 17). This wasn't dismissing baptism's importance, but preventing spiritual leaders from becoming rivals for loyalty.

Verses 18-25: The Wisdom of the Cross

Paul explains why human wisdom divides: the preaching of the cross is foolishness to those who perish, but power to us who are saved (verse 18). The world seeks impressive rhetoric and intellectual proof, but God chose a means that appears absurd: Christ crucified (verse 23). Yet to believers, this "weakness" and "foolishness" reveals Christ as the power and wisdom of God (verse 24). Verse 25 expresses a profound paradox: God's foolishness exceeds human wisdom; God's weakness surpasses human strength.

Verses 26-31: God Chooses the Humble

Paul notes that few Corinthians were wise, mighty, or noble by worldly standards (verse 26). God deliberately chose the weak and foolish to shame the strong and wise (verses 27-28), so that no one could boast in God's presence (verse 29). Our only boast is Christ: He is our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption (verse 30). The chapter ends with Scripture's call: let him that glorieth glory in the Lord (verse 31).

Application for Today

Modern churches still fragment over charismatic leaders, worship styles, and theological preferences. This chapter calls us back to Christ as the sole center of unity. Our education, talents, and influence are gifts, but they must never eclipse devotion to Christ alone. Like the Corinthians, we are secure in Christ's faithfulness. Our calling is to preach Christ crucified—not impressive sermons, but the transforming power of the cross—trusting that God uses weakness and humility to accomplish His purposes far more effectively than human cleverness ever could.

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