1 Corinthians 1

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1 Corinthians 1 is the opening chapter of the New Testament letter that introduces Paul’s message to the Corinthian church, emphasizing unity in Christ and the contrast between worldly wisdom and the wisdom of God.

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1 Corinthians 1 canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf chapter of the Bible
chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians
addressedTo Christians in Corinth
church in Corinth
book First Epistle to the Corinthians
containsVerseRange 1–31
declaresAboutChrist Christ is made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption
exhorts believers to agree and avoid divisions
hasOrderInBook 1
language Koine Greek
mentionsConcept Christ crucified
Greeks seek wisdom
Jews demand signs
baptism
boasting in the Lord
calling of God
calling of the weak and lowly
calling to be saints
day of our Lord Jesus Christ
divisions in the church
fellowship of his Son
foolishness to Gentiles
grace of God
power of God
preaching of the cross
quarrels among believers
redemption in Christ
righteousness in Christ
sanctification in Christ
sanctification in Christ Jesus
spiritual gifts
stumbling block
wisdom of God
word of the cross
worldly wisdom
mentionsGroup church of God in Corinth
mentionsPerson Apollos
Cephas
linked to: Apostle Peter

God the Father
linked to: the Father

Jesus Christ
Paul
Sosthenes
opensWith greeting from Paul
partOf Christian Bible
linked to: Bible

First Epistle to the Corinthians
New Testament
quotesScripture I will destroy the wisdom of the wise
states the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing
the message of the cross is the power of God to those who are being saved
testament New Testament
theme Christ as the power and wisdom of God
contrast between worldly wisdom and God’s wisdom
rejection of boasting in human leaders
unity in Christ
traditionalAuthor Paul the Apostle
linked to: Apostle Paul

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