Questions tagged [1-corinthians]
Paul's first (preserved) letter to the church in Corinth.
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In 1 Corinthians 7:8, does ἀγάμοις (agamois) refer to all unmarried people or specifically to widowers?
In many evangelical-conservative circles it is often said that people should marry quickly if they struggle with sexual desire, because “it is better to marry than to burn with passion.” This idea is ...
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Temptations : How do scholars connect 1 Cor 10:13 to Lk 22:43?
St Paul says in 1 Cor 10:13(CSB):
No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the ...
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1 Cor 8 : Why didn't St Paul impose a blanket ban on eating of food offered to idols?
St Paul says in 1 Cor 8:10-12:
For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol’s temple, will not the conscience of him who is weak be emboldened to eat those things offered to idols? And ...
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1 Cor 14:33 : Whom is St Paul alluding to by the term: 'a God of disorder'?
St Paul says in 1 Cor 14:33( NIV):
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.
And, we have in Exodus 20:2-3( KJV):
I am the Lord thy God, which ...
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Why does Paul say “fallen asleep” instead of “died” in 1 Corinthians 15:6?
1Cor 15:6:
"Then he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep."
Why does Paul choose to say “...
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How would St Paul comprehensively define ' The Gospel '? [closed]
St Paul says in 1 Cor 15:1-4:
Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, ...
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1 Cor 12:29-30 Why are these verses translated as a series of questions instead of a series of statements?
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29[Are] all apostles? [Are] all prophets? [Are] all teachers? [Are] all powers? 30[Do] all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?
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Which Baptism is 1 Corinthians 12:13 referring to?
In Acts 1-2, there are two baptisms that take place on the day of Pentecost.
The first baptism is the baptism of the Holy Spirit as explained by Jesus in Acts 1:4-5, 8 and fulfilled in Acts 2:1-4.
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Are 1 Cor 13:12 and Exodus 33:23 connected?
St Paul while narrating the facets of love, says in 1 Cor 13:12( NIV):
For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, ...
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What are the mysteries of God?
1 Corinthians 4:1
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Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
What are the mysteries of God?
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(I Cor 2:16, Mt 22:37-40) Can we fully "love God with our whole mind" only when we have the "mind of Christ"?
We are to love God with all our mind.
This commandment has always presented a dilemma for busy Christians, according to devotionals I've seen over the years.
The details of life crowd our thoughts, ...
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(I Cor 2:16) Do we "have" the mind of Christ (or, do we "have access" to the mind of Christ?)
Do we "have" the mind of Christ or, do we "have access" to the mind of Christ?
What did I Corinthians 2:16, in Greek, intend to convey?
(He is the head, and we as believers are His ...
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1 Cor 15:3,4 - Are the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ amongst the first things?
Should ἐν πρώτοις be translated as "amongst the first things?"
I noticed recently noticed for the first time that the word for foremost in English is in the plural. Very few translations ...
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(I Cor 1:19:21) Is this verse indicative of God's work in Exodus also, especially regarding the 10 plagues and (Passover as a shadow of the cross)?
Is this verse indicative of God's work in the Exodus also, especially regarding the ten plagues (vs 20b) and Passover as a shadow of the cross?
(I Cor 1:19:21 AMP) 19For it is written and forever ...
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Did Paul intend 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 to be the full disclosure of the Gospel or a reminder of the Gospel?
The KJV and the ESV take different approaches on how to translate what Paul is doing in 1 Cor 15:1
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1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel...
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1 Now I would remind you, brothers, ...
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