Bible Commentary

Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 13. Is Christ divided? ] Some editors read this affirmatively, “Christ is divided,” instead of interrogatively as in the text. But the latter is preferable. St Paul would ask if Christ, into Whose Name the whole Church has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:13”

Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 12. Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul ] The idea of some commentators that there were defined parties in the Apostolic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:12”

For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them [which are of the house] of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 11. For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe ] The aorist here seems to imply some … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:11”

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 10 17. Rebuke of the Divisions in the Corinthian Church 10. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:10”

God [is] faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 9. God is faithful ] It will not be God’s fault, but our own, if the promises of the last verse are not realized. the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ ] The important word here rendered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:9”

Who shall also confirm you unto the end, [that ye may be] blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8. blameless ] is the exact equivalent of the Greek, which signifies free from reproach. It is worthy of remark that “blame,” though the Saxon termination “less” has been appended to it, is itself … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:8”

So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 7. come behind ] should rather be translated fall short. No comparison with other Churches seems to have been intended. the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ ] The word in the original and in the margin of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:7”

Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 6. even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: so that ye come behind in no gift ] The testimony of Christ is St Paul’s preaching concerning Christ. It was ‘confirmed’ by the outpouring of His Spirit. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:6”

That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and [in] all knowledge; 5. in every thing ye are enriched ] Rather, Ye were enriched, i.e. at your baptism, when you entered into the covenant-union with Christ. The gifts of utterance, knowledge and the like, were the result of the favour of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:5”

I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 4. the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ ] Rather, perhaps, the favour of God which is given you in Jesus Christ. “We are to conceive of Jesus Christ as filled … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:4”