Chapters of the Bible

Paul provides instructions on marriage and singleness. He affirms that remaining single allows for undivided devotion and better service to the Lord.

Paul discusses eating food sacrificed to idols. He insists that love for a weaker brother's conscience must take precedence over personal knowledge or rights.

Paul uses his own life as an example of giving up personal rights (pay) for the gospel. He compares disciplined Christian living to an athlete training to win a prize.

Paul warns against overconfidence, citing Israel’s failure in the wilderness due to idolatry and lust. He commands them to do everything for the glory of God.

Paul addresses proper conduct in public worship, discussing head coverings and sternly correcting the church’s selfish, disorderly practice of the Lord's Supper (communion).

Paul discusses spiritual gifts, stressing they all come from the same Spirit and are given for the common good. He uses the analogy of the human body to illustrate unity and diversity.

The famous Love Chapter. Paul declares that spiritual gifts are worthless without love. He defines love as patient, kind, and enduring, concluding that love is the greatest of the three eternal virtues.

Paul instructs the church on the proper use of prophecy and tongues. He states that public worship must be orderly and focus on edification (building up) the entire church.

Paul defends the resurrection of Jesus and the future resurrection of believers as the core of the gospel. He concludes that death is swallowed up in victory.

Paul instructs them on the collection for the saints. He gives the final command to be on guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, and do everything in love.

Paul comforts the Corinthians, sharing his suffering in Asia. He praises God, the Father of all comfort, and confirms that all of God's promises are ""Yes"" in Christ.

Paul urges the Corinthians to forgive and comfort the man they disciplined to prevent him from being overwhelmed. He compares apostles to the fragrance of Christ.