1 Corinthians
Paul's letter addressing problems in the Corinthian church
Chapters
Chapter 1
ChurchGreeting and Thanksgiving
Paul greets the Corinthians and thanks God for their grace
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 1:18
Chapter 2
Christ CrucifiedProclaiming Christ Crucified
Paul's preaching focused on Christ crucified, not human wisdom
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:4, 1 Corinthians 2:14
Chapter 3
DivisionsDivisions in the Church
Paul addresses divisions and immaturity in the Corinthian church
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 3:6, 1 Corinthians 3:16
Chapter 4
ServantsThe Ministry of Apostles
Paul defends his apostolic ministry and authority
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 4:20
Chapter 5
ImmoralityImmorality in the Church
Paul addresses sexual immorality and church discipline
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 5:6, 1 Corinthians 5:13
Chapter 6
LawsuitsLawsuits and Sexual Immorality
Paul addresses lawsuits and the body as God's temple
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19
Chapter 7
MarriageMarriage and Singleness
Paul's teaching on marriage, divorce, and singleness
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Corinthians 7:8, 1 Corinthians 7:39
Chapter 8
KnowledgeFood Offered to Idols
Paul addresses the issue of eating food offered to idols
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 8:1, 1 Corinthians 8:4, 1 Corinthians 8:9
Chapter 9
Apostolic RightsPaul's Rights as an Apostle
Paul defends his apostolic rights and freedom
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 9:1, 1 Corinthians 9:14, 1 Corinthians 9:22
Chapter 10
Israel's HistoryWarnings from Israel's History
Paul uses Israel's history as warnings for the Corinthians
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 10:31
Chapter 11
Head CoveringsHead Coverings and the Lord's Supper
Paul addresses head coverings and proper observance of the Lord's Supper
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Corinthians 11:24, 1 Corinthians 11:26
Chapter 12
Spiritual GiftsSpiritual Gifts
Paul teaches about spiritual gifts and the body of Christ
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 12:4, 1 Corinthians 12:12, 1 Corinthians 12:27
Chapter 13
LoveThe Way of Love
Paul's famous chapter on love being the greatest virtue
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:8, 1 Corinthians 13:13
Chapter 14
ProphecyProphecy and Tongues
Paul's teaching on prophecy, tongues, and order in worship
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 14:33
Chapter 15
ResurrectionThe Resurrection
Paul defends the reality and importance of Christ's resurrection
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Corinthians 15:20, 1 Corinthians 15:55
Chapter 16
CollectionThe Collection and Final Greetings
Paul's instructions about the collection and final greetings
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 16:2, 1 Corinthians 16:14, 1 Corinthians 16:22
About 1 Corinthians
Paul's letter addressing problems in the Corinthian church
Testament
New Testament
Author
Paul