Bible Commentary

But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 23. but we preach Christ crucified ] The Christian doctrine was the very reverse of what Jews and Greeks demanded. Instead of Messiah upon an earthly throne, triumphant over his enemies, instead of a skilful and original disputant, the Christian … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:23”

For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 22. the Jews require a sign ] The plural, ‘signs’ ‘miracles,’ is the better supported reading here. The Jews (Mat 12:38; Mat 16:1; Mar 8:11; Luk 11:16; Joh 2:18; Joh 6:30) required external attestations of the power of Christ, and especially that of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:22”

For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 21. For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God ] We have here a contrast drawn between God’s wisdom and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:21”

Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 20. Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? ] i.e. “the wise generally, the Jewish scribe, the Greek disputer.” Dean Alford. “The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:20”

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 19. For it is written ] In Isa 29:14. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For it is written – This passage is quoted from Isa 29:14. The Hebrew of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:19”

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 18 31. God’s Message not intended to flatter the pride of man 18. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:18”

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 17. For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel ] “Even the less earned can baptize perfectly, but perfectly to preach the Gospel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:17”

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 16. Stephanas ] Probably the bearer of the Epistle. He is mentioned in ch. 1Co 16:15; 1Co 16:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And I baptized also the household – The family. Whether there were … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:16”

Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. 15. in mine own name ] Rather, into my own name. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Lest any should say – Lest any of those who had been baptized should pervert his design, and say that Paul had baptized them … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:15”

I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; 14. Crispus and Gaius ] The special honour seems to have been accorded to Crispus of baptism by the hands of St Paul, because he was ‘the chief ruler of the synagogue’ (Act 18:8). Gaius, ‘mine host, and of the whole Church’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:14”