1 Corinthians — Chapters

Paul urges the Corinthian church to maintain unity and warns against divisions while explaining his apostolic authority and the paradoxical wisdom of Christ.

Paul explains that true wisdom comes from the Spirit and not from human understanding, urging believers to trust in God’s revealed mystery rather than worldly knowledge.

Paul admonishes the Corinthians that they are still in an early, carnal stage of faith, urging them to build their lives on Jesus Christ’s foundation and to work honestly so their labor may be rewarded.

Paul reminds the Corinthians that he and his companions are merely stewards of God’s mysteries, urging humility and warning against judgment and pride.

Paul confronts a sinful member of the Corinthian church, calling for removal to preserve communal purity.

Paul warns the Corinthian Christians that they should resolve disputes within the church rather than in secular courts, condemns sexual immorality and other sins, and reminds them that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

Paul discusses marriage and singleness, offering practical advice on how each should focus on their Christian calling.

Paul warns Corinthians that the freedom to eat food offered to idols can harm weaker believers, urging love and humility over mere knowledge.

Paul defends his apostolic authority and freedom, explains his choice to share these rights for the gospel, and encourages believers to run the spiritual race with perseverance.

Paul warns the Corinthians to learn from Israel’s failures—idolatry, disobedience, and sin—while affirming the unity of believers and the significance of the Lord’s Supper.

Paul instructs on head coverings, condemns church divisions, and emphasizes proper conduct at the Lord's Supper.

Paul explains that all believers receive diverse spiritual gifts from the same Spirit, and that the church is one body whose members must value each other.

Paul emphasizes that love (charity) is supreme over all spiritual gifts and will endure beyond them.

Paul urges the Corinthians to prioritize orderly, edifying worship over disorderly tongues, insisting that prophecy and interpretation serve the church's growth.

Paul affirms the resurrection of Christ and the believers, arguing that without it faith is futile and death is conquered.

Paul urges the Corinthians to collect for the saints, shares his travel plans and encourages steadfast faith and charity.