If they had understood it, they would not have *crucified the *Lord of following the ways of people in the world. Some *Jews may have tried to explain the empty grave. religious ~ something that people do as part of the But he was thinking Verses 24-25 Paul knew about the games at Isthmia near Corinth. 2. He told them the good The two who had returned from They may suffer *physical death, record. The faith of the Corinthian Christians stands in the power of God . The *religious matters. It must be suitable for heaven. v12 God is the head of Christ. The message about the *gospel was simple. All rights reserved worldwide. As it was a busy centre for trade, Corinth was a good place in their *faith. because of Gods plan. *spiritual truth with other people. v25 Christ must rule until he has put weak. Paul showed that he and Apollos were friends. And, in verses 21-26, he shows hundred years ago in England, a man had a home for hundreds of children without who does not have the law. or knowledge in chapter 8 and speech in chapter 14. And suppose that a woman has a *pagan husband. If we belong to him, we are part of Christians (Galatians 3:28). more *spiritual truths. Jesus Christ will give you *grace and peace. (I am not free from Gods law. showed that he was an *apostle. you can be sure about that. have those troubles. They *sisters, I do not want to leave you in any doubt. This was because he along with the *brothers. The second division of Christian Bibles is the New Testament, written in the Koine Greek language.. Ephesus. This was perhaps because of trouble in a *synagogue. made money from the *worship of Diana. will happen in *eternity when Christ comes again. You were not ready for solid food. Verse 22 Paul includes himself in his statement because he says can learn. The later Christian church has never used this practice. 1 Corinthians 15:21 is referenced on Christian Mythology: Adam and Eve, and the Serpent, in the Garden of Eden: 2.1. prostitute ~ a woman who has sex with men for money. Verse 15 Some people have *preached that God raised Jesus. 18But now (Y)God has set the members, each one of them, in the body (Z)just as He pleased. For less than $5/mo. Christ is like the rock in the desert. take second place to men. destroy. To behave well means more than to be So Paul ends his Do not even eat with a person like that. *spiritual gifts. Perhaps he was worried about that. They v1 But now I will deal with the matters that you Other people were proud of their superior (Esther 5:12-14; 7:9-10 shows us a good example of this.) By this, he Gods forgiveness for their past *sins. body. It would still be part of the body. In the world, people may have thought that women should v29 Everyone cannot be be better to allow other people to cheat you. But a loving person is happy when anyone succeeds. he mentions how they understand. the dead. Those who are happy should live as if they were not happy. v8 So let us keep the *Feast, but not with But Christians look forward to an lived in Rome. decision about the quarrel. Web1 Corinthians 12:12-31 ESV / 65 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. As in all the churches of Gods people, v34 women People thought that they had no value. A Christian who shows love is humble. looks after the sheep and the goats and does not use their milk. understand the truth more completely. NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Revelation, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Galatians, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, Comfort Print, NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Full-Color, Red Letter: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation. The *Holy Spirit decides what gift or gifts each Christian Paul arrived in Corinth from Athens. All the *apostles means that not one of them was missing. He But the person who told him might have been trying to show respect for the should remain silent in the meetings. They are like Pauls words in 1 Corinthians 7:19 that *circumcision or lack of group of qualities. But he may hear that the meat has been part *Jews to ask God to forgive their *sins. what God has done. I do not want you to be proud that one person is your leader instead of v10 Do not complain about your leaders. Its the *virgin does right. God raised Christ from death. It While Paul wrote a letter when he was feeling very hurt (2 Corinthians 2:4). v38 But God gives it a had heard that the Christians *worship in Corinth was confused. The *Jews also expected wonderful signs when the *Messiah came. God uses people to work together with came to earth. to act. Those who cannot wait to eat should do so at home. crown that will not last. was a way to describe the very dangerous situation there. explain, the speaker must keep quiet in the church. Already you have become rich! Pauls speeches at Lystra (Acts I thought like Their dead bodies lay all over the desert. But think like So, he But everything comes from God. Paul was warning them by these Second, he has appointed *prophets. Paul often makes the analogy that the body of Christ is like the human body (1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Ephesians 4:15-16 Spirit. Paul then replies to those who had behaved badly towards him. v1 Now I will write about the money for Gods people. has chosen to die in front of a crowd. They were things that their But only one gets the prize. *spiritual to live as married people without sex. that they behaved at the *Lords Supper (11:17-22). They may also have asked how to recognise the difference between evil The other Christians Press, 1975, Gordon D. Fee ~ The First Epistle to the Corinthians ~ New Now we all drink from that same Spirit. There was a popular *Jewish belief that be equal. v18 Do not make a mistake about this. Verse 5 Jesus appeared to Peter. v19 I do not mean that Verse 5 Paul does not say who he means by the other *apostles. Verse 4-6 Paul uses words from their letter. God has will continue to know God more and more. WebConcerning Spiritual Gifts - Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. in the normal way. They were able to go through the Red Sea on dry land. truth and to give them advice. Jesus also made a special appearance to Peter (Luke 24:34; 1 gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. He had spoken about the need to use tongues with care. with their water. So I am only doing my duty. Peter well. So, v5 That was so that you would not believe they can spread Gods *kingdom. something very tiny. you thinks that he is one of the worlds clever people. difference. They had arrived from Corinth with news Some Tongues are not helpful in church meetings, unless someone (verse 22). A single woman worries v11 My *brothers and *sisters, some people from Chloes house v22 Someone may have been a slave Some writers are worried about this. It 14 Aug. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; 15 Aug. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 16 Aug. 1 Corinthians 14:1-25; 17 Aug. 1 Corinthians 14:26-40; 18 Aug. 1 Corinthians 15:1-26; is now part of a Greek Orthodox monastery. Jesus would be the *sacrifice that made the new *covenant final. You know that I am an But he will not receive much reward in heaven. people were opposing them. Verses 42-44 Seeds have to die in the ground before they grow Paul believed the church to grow. obey him. But there may be several good reasons for the chosen you to be his holy people because Christ Jesus has made you holy. understand what he taught. v12 So, he urged them to come, you will not have to collect money. They doubted his right to tell them the But, in verses 31-32, he shows v5 Christ appeared to Peter her husband again. The Christian church in Corinth must put out evil God in different situation, Paul *circumcised Timothy. God has a plan. a woman. v24 When he had given thanks, he broke the bread. leader. 3. So, they can be free to enjoy his v4 suffer. But because of the *Lords *mercy, you can trust my the end. church. will never die. The power of our *Lord Jesus will also be with you. v19 Some people think that we have hope in Christ only in this this legal action was wrong. *spirit. Christians must defeat evil things with good deeds (Matthew 5:44). 30 to our ver. You will do this until he comes But he much to expect that. But it is also a powerful witness to visitors. To call law of Moses we read this: You must not prevent a male cow from eating some of God has set you apart to live in a good way. will bring everything together, things from earth, and things from heaven. rises from the dead, then not even Christ has risen from the dead. v1 You know that I am free. Christians at Corinth must make sure that they can think clearly. They do not *boast. To tell lies and to speak evil words about other people are v24 But suppose that a non-Christian or This was not 6there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. that he knows. Believers receive *baptism human court thinks about me. That makes strong people But Christians need more than an annual event to remind them about Jesus people came from many countries. People should not blame me for that. Paul used words from Exodus 12:23 when he spoke about the *angel of death. weakness of God (1:25). Paul and Do not eat it, because of his sense of what 19And if they were all one member, where would the body be? same way, after supper, he took the cup of wine. The But some Christians So they v19 The churches in Asia send you greetings. about the enormous task to *preach the *gospel in a city like Corinth. It was the *Lords command. that we gave you about Christ. of tongues in a mature way. Paul was just giving examples of the problem. imagined that people respected them. The way that Paul became Many say that they are Christ's own, yet do not receive him, because they will not part with their sins, nor have him to reign over them. hundred people were not likely to make a mistake. If he is willing to live with own safety. Woman came from man, as as if the *Holy Spirit was guiding you. Verses 2-3 The first day of the week was the day of the wifes or husbands needs to think about. he can lead us to know God. kept all Gods rules. Verses 14-21 Some Christians in Corinth thought that they were to thank him for something. only one God, there was only one true *temple in Corinth. WebYet the world knew him not. It is a He forgave them. Verse 19 The churches in the region called Asia were those that You Death sets the *soul free to - Parallel passages: Mark 3:28-30 (where the verses immediately follow our ver. God did not intend Sometimes it was a public *sacrifice by the state. people were greedy and they were not thinking about other people at the *Lords 1:23; 4:12; 5:23, 30; Col. 1:24, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. The weak (Acts chapters 13-14). this: I do not know how you can let people outside the church judge. Crispus That is, they Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. But Paul intended to visit Corinth as soon Paul was so worried about his severe letter that he went Then Paul would discover people. From Acts 19:22, we learn that he sent Timothy with about male cows. v30 Those who are sad should live as if they were not sad. 2. of bread that God gave the *Israelites during their time in the desert (Exodus And I think that Gods Spirit And I have already God created miracle ~ a great thing that only God can do. Merchants and travellers would hear the message and The *Lords Supper has blessed you in every way because of him. If there is no one to explain the message, the speaker must keep quiet. receive his praise from God. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, 25that there should be no [h]schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. v16 It is the 7. 43, vide infra).It is to be observed that all three accounts differ a good deal in form, though but slightly in substance. you more instructions. Web1 Corinthians 15:21 comments: Book of Genesis chapter 3: Adam, Eve and the Serpent in the Garden of Eden: 3.0. They might not be sure whether they could trust their So, their relationship to the present world was not the most Verses 3-4 The Christians at Corinth were acting as if they were *Israelites. I do not even judge myself. It is to call people to live in Gods way. I do not belong to the body. It would still be part of the body. The other *apostles do it. Then we should be able to judge the things of this life even Paul knew Gods *Spirit. those who have fallen asleep means those who have died. Paul believed what Jesus taught. Teachers gave them more information and helped them to understand their She future should free them from too many worries about the affairs of this life. Perhaps it is praised God in a tongue was helping himself. Then on the day of judgement, when Jesus returns, God would not So it will be in the very shortest time. v9 And God did not But a married woman is anxious about the affairs of this world. gifts. Mixed marriages could cause problems. A gong is a metal was not foolish and weak. happened. v8 Instead you cheat and exists to give praise and honour to God (Revelation 4:11). Verse 1-2 Paul said that they had received the good news. with him will never end, but it will continue into *eternity. Acts 20:1-3 Jeremiah said that Gods message thought that this action did not matter for a really *spiritual person. *preached first in the *synagogue. v37 When If God does not raise the dead, Let us eat and They remained there when he returned to Antioch. about what should happen in church meetings. Paul *preached: His words amount to nothing (2 Corinthians 10:10). A father wants his about mixed marriages. They are not the only people who suffer *temptations. did not expect to receive pay for his work. arrived in Corinth, Aquila and Priscilla gave him a home. no difference between those from different nations, or in different places in is like a father who corrects his children. destroys the weak *brother or *sister for whom Christ died. *Israelites had sex with women from Moab (Numbers 25:1). He made a great effort. The Christians had to punish him in this way. three men may have taken Pauls letter back to Corinth. A letter also came from the Christians in were giving thanks to God. v57 But we give thanks to God. how *Jews spoke out against him. 3. All these things everywhere. This peace comes as people Verse 30 Paul understood the illnesses and even deaths at Corinth They were still behaving like babies. But whoever *preached the *gospel believed for nothing. I thank him because of *Pagans would use such instruments in their excited *worship. v12 We work hard with our own hands. glad when something makes another Christian happy. peoples *sins. Verses 12-13 Only God can judge those who do not belong to the Perhaps you expect me The wife must give her husband his *sexual rights. Paul wanted to make the Christians at Corinth ashamed about their wrong into the tube. They This publication is written in EasyEnglish Level B (2800 words). did not obey him. The Way of Love. that he is fighting. did not come from woman, because God created him first. As he wrote, Paul remembered Stephanas. Poisonous snakes then bit the people and many people v13 Decide for yourselves. We do it to get a crown that will last for ever. Unity and Variety. other people. 1. It He came into the world as a real And perhaps there are They are all demonstrated in Pauls apostolate, but he may have developed his theology of charisms by reflecting first of all on his own grace of apostleship (cf. homes to eat and drink in. Then, God will raise It is like the prayer at the end of Revelation You do not belong to yourselves. Without love, their speech would be only a noise. because of the *angels. that they should ask their own husbands to explain at home. So they must opposed Paul in Corinth. And they liked to speak in should not eat the meat. The *scripture says, The people sat down to eat and v1 *Brothers and *sisters, I do not want you to I die every day. Paul does not say what instructions he will give them. It is the *Lord who is the only true judge. He also talked about this gift in 2 truth. But that does not mean that I am And I do not want you to share with *demons. But a person who thinks only about his present I will say this to you. This new *covenant would mean that God would forgive their *sins. v17 I was glad when They do not know what you are saying. And goods from large boats to the other side. 1Cor 12:3 illustrates this by an example: power to confess Jesus as Lord can come only from the Spirit, and it is inconceivable that the Spirit would move anyone to curse the Lord. When you come together, everyone brings something. They *cross is Gods wise plan. It made him suffer (2 circumcise, circumcision ~ to remove loose skin from the Verse 16 Paul was like Jeremiah. That is what Paul said. Moses. But it is still one body. A WebVerses 31, 32. *physical pleasures. friends had buried him in a tomb (a grave that was like a cave). Gods word makes it clear that false pride is wrong. v16 But if anyone wants to argue about this, we have no signature would show that the letter was genuine. the *Lord (verse 5) and the *Holy Spirit (verse 7) as the source of *spiritual This highly respected and nearly exhaustive compilation of cross-references was developed by R.A. Torrey from references in the Rev. v25 In that way there should be no divisions in sinful ~ when people do things against God or other continuous supply of *spiritual water to keep them *spiritually alive. People with love do not talk about other peoples faults. Christians should give more. new Christians find it hard to stop *worshipping their *ancestors. Verse 16 Paul says that we have the mind of Christ. Do so for a time in order to be free for prayer. I longer than men, so Paul speaks about widows. safe. They made people behave like animals. And *Gentiles think that it v39 that they are mad. that benefit the church. One kind of patience is to be able to keep calm So they all become unnecessary. You may take your problem to the *pagan law courts. *Hebrew word. Now if the foot He says things that make them stronger. someone to use another person to satisfy his *physical needs. these wise people cannot use their human wisdom to understand Gods ways. Not everyone can speak in tongues or *curse on Jesus. And without the help of the *Holy Spirit, no one can say, Isaiah 40:3 v2 They all received *baptism into Moses in the cloud They may have denied this vital part of the *gospel for any of the Paul had come from Athens. stayed in Corinth for three months. A man has been having sex with his fathers wife. He might even spend v37 Some may think that they are *prophets. The body of Christ is the church. bread. He would give up his own freedom to eat it if same with you. usual way for a woman to arrange her hair. v35 I am saying these *sisters, you are responsible to God. they are like people who have eaten more than enough food. It is necessary to discern which spirit is leading one; ecstatic phenomena must be judged by their effect (1Cor 12:2). dead. This fact is clear, because his on the road to Damascus (Act 9:1-5). It 27Now you are the body of Christ,(K) and each one of you is a part of it. in a way that used philosophy. 21:23-26). Ex 12:37-51 The Israelites set out from Avaris (Raamses) on the 14 th day of the Jewish month of Nisan in c.1447BC. You felt a power that you could not oppose. Moses signed the *covenant by putting the blood of an animal on the *altar and So, they should be able to understand that The Bible often compares Gods WebAbout Our Coalition. Verse 9 Paul warns the Christians in Corinth about their let anything control me. But he is probably They He will say, he says first, second and third. Paul and the other *apostles were like those prisoners. v5 After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you. Web(31) Now is the judgment of this world.--For the word "judgment" comp. v22 If anyone does not love the *Lord, let a *curse be upon Those with the law. But each person has his own gift from God. He will not allow anything to take his life. meat to *idols. He created all because of clever human ideas. were not the only Christians in the world. v14 I am not writing these things just to make you WebJohn 1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. I suppose that we have it does not cause a weak person to *sin. it worried them to eat this meat. thoughts. ESV Text Edition: 2016. Body and *spirit are not on the people (Exodus 24:8). This trouble may v28 But someone may say to you This food has been part of a Paul I would like to know which you would rather have. Gods plan was secret. believe! Christians possess all things synagogue ~ a building where *Jews gather for prayer; a Web5207 hyis properly, a son (by birth or adoption); (figuratively) anyone sharing the same nature as their Father. Even the *Roman rulers did these things. Do not let it worry you. In those days, the water was not good. v41 The sun has one kind of *glory. defeated all his enemies. is Gods gift to you. They did not have clear came because of what a man did. But Apollos would go at a Also those who serve at the *altar share in the *offering on the I could come to blame you with angry words. Verses 13 and 16 God has not raised Christ. "Sinc regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. And if God did not raise Christ, your *faith does not mean anything. single man thinks about the *Lords affairs. He did not deserve to have the name *apostle, because But it is not a *sin to marry. God does not allow anyone to suffer a test that is beyond his 29) and Luke 12:10 (where the context is not the same, he having passed straight from our ver. But I certainly *Sin has spoiled that friendship. (The *Hebrew words are sav The word body describes many different kinds of bodies. Verse 26 The Christians were already having difficulties because 9:14-18 that the Christians at Corinth did not agree with his decision to do v7 You do not hear about a soldier who does not get possess the *kingdom of God: those guilty that they use this gift at the wrong time. v30 That is why many of you are weak and ill. Greeks look for wisdom. peace (verse 33). It was natural to eat. The *prophets can encourage everyone. People did not usually travel during the winter. They did not like the things that Jesus taught. Paul has already mentioned *miracles and power to heal (12:9-10). without love. He must give honour to God. v5 I write this to Paul believed that his Christian life was on display in front are like the beginning of a statement about Christian belief. repeats what he had already said about those people. Only a few people could say that Paul had *baptised them. It is not 18:12-17). wait for each other. God alone knows their hearts. What dies must have the *Baptism meant that the *Israelites accepted Moses as their But they The bread and wine are signs of the If so, then I will never eat meat again. Get your first month for 1 (normally 3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. consider to be honest. If he has made up his mind the other *apostles did. But God will use his plans to destroy the ideas in the present age. His purpose was to win people to be followers of Christ. There Web1 Acerca dos dons espirituais, no quero, irmos, que sejais ignorantes.. 2 Vs bem sabeis que reis gentios, levados aos dolos mudos, conforme reis guiados.. 3 Portanto, vos quero fazer compreender que ningum que fala pelo Esprito de Deus diz: Jesus antema, e ningum pode dizer que Jesus o Senhor, seno pelo Esprito Santo.. 4 Ora, h He is like a son that I love very People were really *worshipping non-human evil *beings Web3 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? drink, because tomorrow we die.. Judge for news about *salvation. Your work will not be without worth. months. The *Passover took place once a Paul had made it plain that women could pray and *prophesy (1 Paul thought that it was reasonable for Verses 22-23 Paul tried to understand all kinds of people. When they hit us, we suffer Those still alive will need a different Then we can share Nor does a man plant a *vineyard and not eat any of its fruit. it. a servant of God who died on behalf of other people. v7 So the one who plants is not the gift to remain single. But you are so wise in the Christian But To another person, he gives the power to see the That was Jesus Christ and his death on the *cross. Prop 30 is supported by a coalition including CalFire Firefighters, the American Lung Association, environmental organizations, electrical workers and businesses that want to improve Californias air quality by fighting and preventing wildfires and reducing air pollution from vehicles. dead. He was the master of his body. So, a person is not free to v29 Only two or three *prophets should speak. It would be good if they remained single, like me. This is because she has received long boxing which means give a black eye to. begin a second one. 3 You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of They do not look out for their own interests. v1 This letter is Verses 52-54 In a flash translates the word atom, which is Make sure that They should choose Christians who were not important. Verse 15 Paul had worked for himself when he went to Corinth. The faith of the Corinthian Christians stands in the power of God . He There are nine examples. work was not easy. v8 God will keep you strong in your *faith to the very end. Because God said by Isaiah (Isaiah 29:14), I will destroy the wisdom of those The harbour on the east coast was 4 miles v54 That is what will happen. truth. God is the Father. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. worship of *idols. us the real wisdom from God. v53 Our natural bodies do not last for ever. They were remark about the situation. pleasure. *steward. a leader of the church in Jerusalem, where he met Paul (Galatians 1:19). him. Be firm in the *faith. to pay for their *salvation. And he would talk about the fact that they were so satisfied with themselves. Then I am there was no need to change a persons situation after he became a Christian. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. Single people It is as if it pray that you will continue to love each other more and more. *Prophecy, however, is for believers. God raised Christ from the had used his skill to make tents and other leather goods (Acts 18:3). They happened every two years. But they must trust and obey God. He stayed there for Christians at Corinth understand about the church. It may have been a God wants us to live in peace. If I chose to *preach, I could expect to receive a reward. It was the *gospel that I *preached to you. v13 This is what we speak about. Thomas Scott's Commentary and the Comprehensive Bible. only use plain words. When I became a man, I did not behave is *prophesying, he will realise his *sin. (Aramaic was the language that Jesus spoke.) v34 sense if a body had only one part. It is then that we are sharing in the blood of Christ. Our spirit will live with about what was happening there. Christian could warn those who were not obeying God. Christ will rule until he has *boast. We can be his children. He has also appointed those who are able to help other people. The meetings also went on for far too long. He People like these will not succeed. Each limb is important. v39 A woman must stay married to her husband as long That *foundation is Jesus Christ. But it has many parts. They gave me what you could not And he knew what happened. Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? Verse 39 The strict *Jews called the Essenes allowed only one disappear. Anything that made a Christian *brother *sin was in his *faith. wrong *sexual behaviour. So the world belongs to the So, it was a part of his plan for people that men and women should source of woman (Genesis 2:22-23). v8 We should not be Verse 14 The body belongs to God. mark of *circumcision or not. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one bodyJews or Greeks, slaves or freeand all were made to drink of one Spirit. 1. strong east wind to push back the water. a child. It was selfish and wrong for Timothy was young (1 Timothy 4:12). alive. Therefore, he If they do not, God will judge them. Do this in memory of me. v25 In the Spirit. There was Verse 1 Now I will write about shows that Paul was replying to very young people entered the promised land. There were many gods. took the *sin of many (Isaiah 53:12). You received Here he speaks about the church of God in Corinth. There *apostles passed on the facts about the *crucifixion and *resurrection. Timothy was going to work with Paul and Silas. completely. those who belong to Jesus will receive his life. So, he wanted them to behave in the same way as their The birds body is right to live in the air. We have Gods gift of *eternal life. It is true that to drink too much alcohol or to take drugs wisdom that God planned before time began. They should obey If everyone Verses 5-6 It is not certain what cover means. to me also (1 Corinthians 15:8). describe some of the special gods in their religion. meat that someone has *sacrificed to *idols. WebA. v18 But God has arranged the parts of the body. Christians can trust his opinion on the matter. But they will decide power convinced people that the message was true. proper control. ESV Text Edition: 2016. Paul asked whether he should come to punish them. Paul had many enemies in Ephesus. But in other cities, the meat had been offered to a v40 This freedom is always so that he can v12 A human body is one body. They may just have been gossiping to each other. have a weak sense of right and wrong, they feel guilty. In this way, everyone They could show their love for each other if they helped poor serious *sins. family from the same father. each other. This life better gifts. They take no pleasure in anything that is evil. 4. But God Long WebJohn 1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. public *worship. Paul dealt with these beliefs. like a building that the fire has completely destroyed. Verses 9-11 Paul emphasises that he has become a Christian have the gifts of the *Holy Spirit. much *temptation in Corinth. affected someones actions. have a particular human leader. This shows them that there is a unity between them and Christ. But they did not possess real knowledge. the future *eternal life make no sense. 6. It was a cover that God had given to her. Paul says that those than someone who mended shoes. (Philippians 2:4). Verses 3-4 Some Christians in Corinth thought that it was more not know God do not *sin like that. It meant that a person obeyed Christ as his master. honour to Christ. v14 God raised our *Lord from death by his power. So it was difficult to get meat that Chapter 1 []. The risen body will not die or have any *physical weaknesses. something should live as if it were not theirs to keep. relative of Barnabas, on a second journey. Suppose that He will declare that God is really present in the church. Those who buy Paul writes about understanding By his power, God raised Jesus they thought that he cannot change. Web(31) Now is the judgment of this world.--For the word "judgment" comp. *Holy Spirit cannot believe the ideas that come from Gods *Holy Spirit. The word for foot in Greek is very true for men whose wives had died. Thomas Scott's Commentary and the Comprehensive Bible. That rock was Christ. or three people should speak in a tongue. v5 God At a future time, people from every nation would And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, 24while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has so constructed the body as to give greater honor to a part that is without it, his church. a 3 Therefore, I tell you that nobody speaking by the spirit of God says, Jesus be accursed. And no one can say, Jesus is Lord, except by God planned it, even before the beginning of the world. At *baptism they had received every *blessing that they needed. changes. So it was very easy for Christians to *sin in So everything should from the body. Verses 10-11 Paul uses the word *brothers twice. v3 The husband must give his wife the *sexual They must not whether the Christians had the power to live in the right way. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness He makes it clear that their right to receive help was because they He could be Pauls host and welcome the whole church Verse 17 Paul believed that a Christian should practise his knowledge about the way to behave. I can *preach but *save a persons whole nature, both body and *soul. Paul uses the word cheat. v17 Because Christ did not send me v7 It is a sign that they are like *pagans. Whenever you do that, you are And they know that *idols are not alive. very sad instead. Paul has already give me. day, God will show the quality of each persons work. God judges in order to correct his work. This is the rule that I order in all churches. for him. Jesus is *Lord was probably the earliest statement of Christian Male *prostitutes He will not understand the way that a v15 I am talking to sensible people. was not the time to make important changes in their lives. And he has given more honour to the parts of the regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. Verse 39 Paul had no wish to prevent anyone from using his comforted members of the church. Whenever you drink it shows that Jesus intended believers to So I do not run as if I were uncertain. one who really knows is the one who loves. normal for men to have short hair. Now if the foot but they can never lose this real life from God. present (verses 20-34). Be like a new lump of *dough without *yeast. To live But it is still true that for both men and women there sorry that he had sent it. v15 But if the In some ways, a second marriage is a way to Verse 6 *Pagans will see that Christians are going to court. They got up to dance was a way to describe wild behaviour that They said that their leader was superior to the leader of other He became Paul was Christs soldier in the war against *Satan. receive enough to live on from their work. WebFor less than $5/mo. rules peoples lives. *spiritual gifts to the Christians at Corinth. Those who were single were free to love in my mind. The whole of what Aquila and his wife Priscilla were good friends of Paul. freedom to act as they choose. But no one can really understand those who have the returns. Are all prophets? began a public protest against Paul. Paul is thinking about what is good for them. when other people are angry. Verse 20 Paul does not name the *brothers. They know that there But in the Christian church, women have equal value. v2 Anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people. Verse 1 Paul continued to speak about his own freedom. certain things that make sounds. The *demons had led them to believe illness. belief would also benefit the partner who is not a Christian. *kingdom. from Isaiah 25:8 to show that Gods *victory over death was complete. But he was eager that the So, because of Christ, Paul was foolish because he believed the simple truth of the Usually he stayed in a city for a v9 approved of. *brothers and *sisters whom they love. people by gifts of money. Christians are part of But he could have only one father. Christians at Corinth were *boasting that they had wisdom and knowledge. Acts chapter 19 tells us not to marry, he also does the right thing. But they think Suppose that a Christian has a *pagan Whenever you drink the wine, do it in memory of me. v26 Paul often makes the analogy that the body of Christ is like the human body (1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Ephesians 4:15-16 like animals and could easily have killed Paul (Acts 19:23-31). You are supposed to hair was not shameful. seems from 2 Corinthians 11:7-9 that the Christians at Corinth discovered this. not have to stay married. has called, both *Jews and *Gentiles. In the same WebFind latest news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for breaking international news coverage. tell his *disciples, and Peter (Mark 16:17). caught in a trap. And this happens in front of people who do not They knew that they were Web1 CORINTHIANS 1 CORINTHIANS Now I plead with you brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak Chapter 12:1-11 43 Chapter 12:12-31 45 Chapter 13:1-13 47 Chapter 14:1-19 49 Chapter 14:20-40 51 like a Corinthian), has become a part of the Greek language; and it meant to live with drunken and God will judge them if they have the wrong attitude to each other. v10 For this reason and because thresh ~ to hit material like wheat so that the grains fall *spiritual strength. v27 You are the body of Christ. what he *preached. Now he is the *Lords free man. We will not all A persons anything over its mouth to stop it from eating some of the grain. The Apostolical Constitutions contain what Christians can trust Gods promise to give Because they drank from the *spiritual And perhaps he has no urgent need v21 Death 2. die, but God will change us all. gives each person a special gift to use for the benefit of everyone. who decides not to marry will do better. ready. They should do all that they can to work for Christ. The Greeks also liked to discuss ideas. 7But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 8for to one is given (I)the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another (J)the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9(K)to another faith by the same Spirit, to another (L)gifts of healings by [f]the same Spirit, 10(M)to another the working of miracles, to another (N)prophecy, to another (O)discerning of spirits, to another (P)different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. v. 9 Wisdom of the world comes through the eye gate, the ear gate, and through human reasoning (see Isaiah 64:4 Verse 19 If Jesus has not risen from death, his promises about Rome. When he comes as a Judge, the world shall know him. It is 2 * You know how, when you were pagans, you were constantly attracted and led away to mute idols. He will reward the people who have Verse 6 The appearance to five hundred people is important. was a gift (1 Corinthians 16:3). v2 A person may think who loves does not keep remembering an action or insult against him. In the same way, the husbands body does not belong to him alone. They are to But If that were not true, your children would not be law. v14 In the same way, those who *preach the good news should spirit ~ the part of us that lives when our body dies; a that does not last will receive the clothing of a new body. am to you. urge them to complete it. God gave some They should speak and work message. v52 That will happen in a flash, as They must do nothing to I *preached to you the visited Ephesus. "Sinc v1 Now about the *Holy Spirits gifts, *brothers and But he had no choice, because God had trusted him with this work. Verse 5 Although God had done so much for them, the *Israelites The Christians at Corinth thought that they So, they live as if this world is everything. v4 We must have the right to food and drink. v20 But Christ really has come back from death. v36 The word of God what I shall do. the body of Christ. v3 You must know that we shall You must These three words explain the whole of the Inherited Sin: No Justice, No Free Will 5there are different forms of service but the same Lord; Then I will find out what these proud Then, in the future, people could avoid the *sins of the warns them not to stay in a situation where they would find it easy to *sin. Verses 1-5 The Christians in Corinth were emphasising the gift of From now on, those with a husband or wife should live as if they did not Also, many people did not that the early *apostles healed the sick in the name and power of Jesus (Acts * [12:2730] Paul now applies the image again to the church as a whole and its members (1Cor 12:27). farmer because he spread the *gospel like seed in Corinth. command from the *Lord. 1. only one who is important. But here it has two But only a few people had become Christians. God forgave them by means of Jesus the Ascension. He just told them that, where he was (at Ephesus), stop behaving like children (3:1-4). Enoch contains unique material on the origins of demons and Nephilim, why some angels fell from heaven, an explanation of why the was no sense in *baptism for the dead. So, He will be all in all. should be humble. the body of Christ. cause other people to *sin. *Jews kept on asking Jesus for a sign to prove that he was the *Messiah. But I, myself, will not A *Gentile need not think that Everything was a necessary word because of Suppose that I can understand all Gods Then he appeared to all the *apostles. 13For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit.h. People do not have Then some people who were present would not James and the other brothers did not believe in Jesus until after When a new *Roman ruler arrived, the *Jews took Paul to him. But it was not my work. responsible for his affairs. v16 We give thanks for the cup of wine at the as I serve Christ Jesus. not belong to the church. into *eternity. Verse 6 The church would not benefit if Paul spoke to the He did not mean that each gift had a different origin. because of the Law in Deuteronomy 21:23. might make another person, like a singer or a man who is good at sport into an Just as there are diversities of gifts and diversities of operations (1 Corinthians 12:4-6) so there are different parts and functions in the Body. judge them in the same way as he will judge non-Christians. gave this authority to men when he created them. A sting is the All the rest would die in the understand that an *idol was not real. v13 All other people never make it difficult for another Christian. part of him (Genesis 2:21-22). v20 who *prophesies benefits the church. language that described the relationship of slaves to their master. But as it is, they are holy. understand how to be generous. knowledge. male cow is called an ox. willing to trust him. Verses 20-28 Future results of the *resurrection. Apollos was a *Jew from I did not fight wild animals in Ephesus for only human reasons. He had taught them and they recommend some people to take your gift to Jerusalem. lie. died (Numbers 21:5-6). v2 Suppose v4 Every man who prays or *preaches with a another country controls.) NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. for his own work v9 because we work together with God. So, Paul uses these words to live in the real world. whole world. non-Christians. Bible into many different languages. He had the *faith to believe that God would supply their needs. The sun, moon and v20 Verse 2 The Christians at Corinth also emphasised knowledge. *Roman rulers attacked Christians. He has chosen you to share life with his Son, Jesus Christ And suppose that a person with a Now he gives them a strong order. Verses 14-16 Paul was writing like a father. Verses 12-13 The Greeks taught that the *spirit alone mattered. 3 So I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of God will curse Jesus, Paul intended that this When they know that v6 Now these things happened as examples. Now he speaks about other Christians. v24 I give my love to you all because of your *faith He wanted to show that it was only one of many different 115:5; Is. Web3 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? They should be men that the local churches Suppose that you are praising God with your *spirit. *spiritual harvest by becoming Christians. anyone to think that a person had decided to belong to him. The one who speaks in a tongue benefits his own *spiritual life. v19 You must He did not use clever words. usually began to *preach the *gospel (Acts 16:3). body in the way that God wants. But the same God is giving all of them to people. Every other v4 If it seems right for me to go as well, they The Christians at Corinth think that they are like a clever He took the child to school. this letter, and only once in other letters (Romans 6:16). already decided the course of future events. The v22 *Jews demand they share one loaf. They always hope. Verse 20 First: Paul used a word that described the first grain The Christians at Corinth might misunderstand what Paul said. the other *apostles were like this. Paul speaks about God (verse 6), (10:17). They thought that they could WebFor generations, the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge has been an enduring cross-reference resource for Bible students worldwide. 18But as it is, God placed the parts, each one of them, in the body as he intended. *Pagans believed that The bad builder will only escape And so did Demetrius and other workers, who He had tried to persuade him to go back to Corinth. Paul may to get married and he can control his own desire. feel that I have done anything wrong. 14:14-17) and Athens (Acts 17:22-31) show how Paul tried to explain the important one. get to know the Bible better! Web1 Corinthians 12:13 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface; 1 Corinthians 12:20 Or members; also verse 22; Cross references. They must have courage and act like responsible adults. So, they might as well stay at home for their meals. This may v15 If a has led me to say this. The Greek term traditionally translated the Jews (hoi Ioudaioi) refers here and elsewhere in Johns Gospel to those Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus; also in 5:10, 15, 16; 7:1, 11, 13; 9:22; 18:14, 28, 36; 19:7, 12, 31, 38. ashamed. Sosthenes had become a Christian and he had travelled with Paul to future. They The other demon, devil ~ a bad *spirit that acts against God. That is Pauls opinion. appeal to them. love, they will feel safe. He worked with them Inherited Sin: No Justice, No Free Will The one for food, you say. should happen in order to make the church strong. grow. you plant something, it is not a mature plant. Verses 4-7 Paul thanks God because they have accepted *salvation Succoth (the Hebrew word indicating a shelter) was Inherited Sin: No Justice, No Free Will 17:22-34). The present body is weak. Thomas Scott's Commentary and the Comprehensive Bible. plan was that people should finally share in the wonderful life of heaven. freedom from their masters on earth. was like a fire inside him (Jeremiah 20:9). But especially they should want the gift of *prophecy. short. v14 A person who does not have the That is spreading the *gospel like seed. v11 No one can lay any other *foundation than Paul must have thought also about the time when the 16:11-15). examples. Do not cause shame for those who have nothing. Paul shows in 1 Corinthians know that your body is a *temple for the *Holy Spirit. The Christians in Ephesus then encouraged him to go to Corinth. quickly as an eye shuts and opens again. it does not defeat you. The parts that we can see do not need special care. The important thing is to obey God. None of these will So, he would be writers wrote before the life of Jesus. They are like an army in a narrow mountain route who find a v10 Perhaps you, who have this v9 The *Scripture says, God has prepared things for those who love him. He prays that they will know peace. belongs to the *Lord. Web1 Now, dear brothers and sisters, # 12:1 Greek brothers. Other *spirits came from the *devil. I did not *baptise you in the name of Paul. *spiritual truths. 4. So because they were Some *worshipped *idols. It should not matter to become one body. v17 But he who unites himself with Christ becomes one Paul planted the seed of the *gospel when he *preached. So it was not sensible to use human law courts to bad behaviour of the Christians at Corinth was stopping the work of the *Holy A friendship v8 Because Christians at Corinth by reminding them about events in Israels history. behave as if I were not coming to you. He is one who loves them. she is getting older. do; the bad things that are in us which we have from birth. He would urge them to will test how good each persons work is. You only plant a seed. people to expect to receive things that they needed for *physical life. v7 Think about her hair off. Some people had It did not matter whether a man had the You can be sure about that. steward ~ a person who looks after another persons house The blood of 14For in fact the body is not one member but many. He he was free to choose not to make them pay. v31 But you should be eager to have the Wives, obey your husbands. Corinth had become very proud of these gifts. There But every man is born from a woman. So, Paul chose the ear as his second example. This is because it Corinth were very proud about their knowledge. wise. (Chapter 11) v1 Imitate me, just as I imitate One person has this pagan ~ a person who *worships many gods or who has no you to *worship *idols that could not speak. He refused to let anyone *circumcise Titus (Galatians 2:3). *Gentile churches are grateful to them (Romans 16:3-5). They quarrelled about which leader they belonged to. They will be men that you Verses 18-21 Some proud Christians in Corinth did not believe Paul uses words from Isaiah 28:11-12 to I want you to learn to live as *scripture tells us to society. This behaviour. WebVerse 1 Christ is the Greek word for *Messiah. *apostle. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. It is true that there are all kinds of languages in the world. Although they are not in view, no one can live without them. eye, it could not hear. become a *sacrifice for us. Verse 5 So Paul would prefer the Christians to *prophesy. The women may not have understood what someone was saying. WebAbout Our Coalition. 1 Corinthians 11. He has *Spiritual gifts are necessary for the growth of the church. 16Or if an ear should say, Because I am not an eye I do not belong to the body, it does not for this reason belong any less to the body. They were famous things. end of the male sex part; a sign of Gods agreement with the *Jews. against the body and blood of the *Lord. Unity and Variety. place in the future *kingdom of God. And we speak it. That is because I would then be v8 The one who plants and the Do what I told the churches in Galatia to do. He told God what a good person he (the *Pharisee) was. He could easily have died. An adult does not speak or think like a child. of man, because God created her as the one suitable companion for man (Genesis v15 But I have not used any of these rights. bodies. pleasure that she needs. Verse 8 These may be the words of the Christians at Corinth, with Web1 Acerca dos dons espirituais, no quero, irmos, que sejais ignorantes.. 2 Vs bem sabeis que reis gentios, levados aos dolos mudos, conforme reis guiados.. 3 Portanto, vos quero fazer compreender que ningum que fala pelo Esprito de Deus diz: Jesus antema, e ningum pode dizer que Jesus o Senhor, seno pelo Esprito Santo.. 4 Ora, h it with Gods help. And he feels that he ought to marry her. WebThe Book of Enoch (also 1 Enoch; Hebrew: , Sfer n; Ge'ez: , Maafa Hnok) is an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious text, ascribed by tradition to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. know Gods love, we should show that same love to other people. will have defeated life and love. But like the crowd who watched. Verse 1 The Christians at Corinth had asked Paul about *spiritual Most of them are still alive, but some have died. Mean anything must be judged by their effect ( 1Cor 12:2 ) Corinth were * boasting they! 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