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Book of 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians addresses real problems in a real church: division, conflict, confusion about worship, and questions about holiness. Paul writes to correct, guide, and encourage believers to live in step with the gospel. It is a helpful place to start if you want practical teaching on church life and Christian maturity.

Chapters in 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians has 16 chapters. Start at chapter one or jump to the chapter you want to read.

  1. Chapter 11 Corinthians 131 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  2. Chapter 21 Corinthians 216 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  3. Chapter 31 Corinthians 323 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  4. Chapter 41 Corinthians 421 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  5. Chapter 51 Corinthians 513 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  6. Chapter 61 Corinthians 620 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  7. Chapter 71 Corinthians 740 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  8. Chapter 81 Corinthians 813 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  9. Chapter 91 Corinthians 927 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  10. Chapter 101 Corinthians 1033 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  11. Chapter 111 Corinthians 1134 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  12. Chapter 121 Corinthians 1231 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  13. Chapter 131 Corinthians 1313 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  14. Chapter 141 Corinthians 1440 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  15. Chapter 151 Corinthians 1558 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  16. Chapter 161 Corinthians 1624 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text

What is 1 Corinthians about?

This letter is direct and wide-ranging. Paul deals with church divisions, moral failure, lawsuits, marriage, food offered to idols, worship practices, spiritual gifts, and the meaning of love. He also defends his ministry and points the church back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection of Jesus. Chapter by chapter, the book presses readers to think about wisdom, holiness, unity, and how personal freedom should be shaped by love for others and faithfulness to Christ.

Themes to watch

  • Church unityPaul calls believers to stop dividing around personalities and to center their life together on Christ.
  • Holiness and orderThe letter gives practical correction on moral conduct, worship, and wise judgment in the church.
  • Love and resurrectionChristian love defines how believers act, and the resurrection gives hope, courage, and purpose.

Good questions

  • What does it mean for a church to belong fully to Christ instead of to human leaders?
  • How should Christian freedom be guided by love, holiness, and concern for others?
  • Why is the resurrection so important for faith, worship, and daily life?