Apologetics Bible

1Corinthians 1:1

Greek

Παῦλος κλητὸς ἀπόστολος ⸂Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ⸃ διὰ θελήματος θεοῦ καὶ Σωσθένης ὁ ἀδελφὸς

Paylos kletos apostolos Christoy Iesoy dia thelematos theoy kai Sosthenes o adelphos

KJV: Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

AKJV: Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

ASV: Paul, calledto bean apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

YLT: Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:2

Greek

τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ τοῦ θεοῦ, ⸂ἡγιασμένοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ, τῇ οὔσῃ ἐν Κορίνθῳ,⸃ κλητοῖς ἁγίοις, σὺν πᾶσιν τοῖς ἐπικαλουμένοις τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ ⸀αὐτῶν καὶ ἡμῶν·

te ekklesia toy theoy, egiasmenois en Christo Iesoy, te oyse en Korintho, kletois agiois, syn pasin tois epikaloymenois to onoma toy kyrioy emon Iesoy Christoy en panti topo ayton kai emon·

KJV: Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

AKJV: To the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

ASV: unto the church of God which is at Corinth, eventhem that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, calledto besaints, with all that call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, theirLordand ours:

YLT: to the assembly of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all those calling upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place--both theirs and ours:

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:3

Greek

χάρις ὑμῖν καὶ εἰρήνη ἀπὸ θεοῦ πατρὸς ἡμῶν καὶ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.

charis ymin kai eirene apo theoy patros emon kai kyrioy Iesoy Christoy.

KJV: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

AKJV: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

ASV: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

YLT: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:4

Greek

Εὐχαριστῶ τῷ θεῷ ⸀μου πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν ἐπὶ τῇ χάριτι τοῦ θεοῦ τῇ δοθείσῃ ὑμῖν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ,

Eycharisto to theo moy pantote peri ymon epi te chariti toy theoy te dotheise ymin en Christo Iesoy,

KJV: I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

AKJV: I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

ASV: I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;

YLT: I give thanks to my God always concerning you for the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:5

Greek

ὅτι ἐν παντὶ ἐπλουτίσθητε ἐν αὐτῷ, ἐν παντὶ λόγῳ καὶ πάσῃ γνώσει,

oti en panti eploytisthete en ayto, en panti logo kai pase gnosei,

KJV: That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

AKJV: That in every thing you are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

ASV: that in everything ye were enriched in him, in all utterance and all knowledge;

YLT: that in every thing ye were enriched in him, in all discourse and all knowledge,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:6

Greek

καθὼς τὸ μαρτύριον τοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐβεβαιώθη ἐν ὑμῖν,

kathos to martyrion toy Christoy ebebaiothe en ymin,

KJV: Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

AKJV: Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

ASV: even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

YLT: according as the testimony of the Christ was confirmed in you,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:7

Greek

ὥστε ὑμᾶς μὴ ὑστερεῖσθαι ἐν μηδενὶ χαρίσματι, ἀπεκδεχομένους τὴν ἀποκάλυψιν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ·

oste ymas me ystereisthai en medeni charismati, apekdechomenoys ten apokalypsin toy kyrioy emon Iesoy Christoy·

KJV: So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

AKJV: So that you come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

ASV: so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;

YLT: so that ye are not behind in any gift, waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:8

Greek

ὃς καὶ βεβαιώσει ὑμᾶς ἕως τέλους ἀνεγκλήτους ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.

os kai bebaiosei ymas eos teloys anegkletoys en te emera toy kyrioy emon Iesoy Christoy.

KJV: Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

AKJV: Who shall also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

ASV: who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye be unreproveable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

YLT: who also shall confirm you unto the end--unblamable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:9

Greek

πιστὸς ὁ θεὸς διʼ οὗ ἐκλήθητε εἰς κοινωνίαν τοῦ υἱοῦ αὐτοῦ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν.

pistos o theos di oy eklethete eis koinonian toy yioy aytoy Iesoy Christoy toy kyrioy emon.

KJV: God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

AKJV: God is faithful, by whom you were called to the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

ASV: God is faithful, through whom ye were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

YLT: faithful is God, through whom ye were called to the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:10

Greek

Παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, διὰ τοῦ ὀνόματος τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ἵνα τὸ αὐτὸ λέγητε πάντες, καὶ μὴ ᾖ ἐν ὑμῖν σχίσματα, ἦτε δὲ κατηρτισμένοι ἐν τῷ αὐτῷ νοῒ καὶ ἐν τῇ αὐτῇ γνώμῃ.

Parakalo de ymas, adelphoi, dia toy onomatos toy kyrioy emon Iesoy Christoy ina to ayto legete pantes, kai me e en ymin schismata, ete de katertismenoi en to ayto noi kai en te ayte gnome.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Now I beseech you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

ASV: Now I beseech you, brethren, through 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 perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

YLT: And I call upon you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that the same thing ye may all say, and there may not be divisions among you, and ye may be perfected in the same mind, and in the same judgment,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:11

Greek

ἐδηλώθη γάρ μοι περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί μου, ὑπὸ τῶν Χλόης ὅτι ἔριδες ἐν ὑμῖν εἰσιν.

edelothe gar moi peri ymon, adelphoi moy, ypo ton Chloes oti erides en ymin eisin.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: For it has been declared to me of you, my brothers, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

ASV: For it hath been signified unto me concerning you, my brethren, by them that are of the household of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

YLT: for it was signified to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe, that contentions are among you;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:12

Greek

λέγω δὲ τοῦτο ὅτι ἕκαστος ὑμῶν λέγει· Ἐγὼ μέν εἰμι Παύλου, Ἐγὼ δὲ Ἀπολλῶ, Ἐγὼ δὲ Κηφᾶ, Ἐγὼ δὲ Χριστοῦ.

lego de toyto oti ekastos ymon legei· Ego men eimi Payloy, Ego de Apollo, Ego de Kepha, Ego de Christoy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Now this I say, that every one of you says, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

ASV: Now this I mean, that each one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

YLT: and I say this, that each one of you saith, I, indeed, am of Paul' --and I of Apollos,' --and I of Cephas,' --and I of Christ.'

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:13

Greek

μεμέρισται ὁ Χριστός; μὴ Παῦλος ἐσταυρώθη ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, ἢ εἰς τὸ ὄνομα Παύλου ἐβαπτίσθητε;

memeristai o Christos; me Paylos estayrothe yper ymon, e eis to onoma Payloy ebaptisthete;

KJV: Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

AKJV: Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

ASV: Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized into the name of Paul?

YLT: Hath the Christ been divided? was Paul crucified for you? or to the name of Paul were ye baptized;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:14

Greek

⸀εὐχαριστῶ ὅτι οὐδένα ὑμῶν ἐβάπτισα εἰ μὴ Κρίσπον καὶ Γάϊον,

eycharisto oti oydena ymon ebaptisa ei me Krispon kai Gaion,

KJV: I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

AKJV: I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

ASV: I thank God that I baptized none of you, save Crispus and Gaius;

YLT: I give thanks to God that no one of you did I baptize, except Crispus and Gaius--

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:15

Greek

ἵνα μή τις εἴπῃ ὅτι εἰς τὸ ἐμὸν ὄνομα ⸀ἐβαπτίσθητε·

ina me tis eipe oti eis to emon onoma ebaptisthete·

KJV: Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.

AKJV: Lest any should say that I had baptized in my own name.

ASV: lest any man should say that ye were baptized into my name.

YLT: that no one may say that to my own name I did baptize;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:16

Greek

ἐβάπτισα δὲ καὶ τὸν Στεφανᾶ οἶκον· λοιπὸν οὐκ οἶδα εἴ τινα ἄλλον ἐβάπτισα.

ebaptisa de kai ton Stephana oikon· loipon oyk oida ei tina allon ebaptisa.

KJV: And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

AKJV: And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

ASV: And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

YLT: and I did baptize also Stephanas' household--further, I have not known if I did baptize any other.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:17

Greek

οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλέν με Χριστὸς βαπτίζειν ἀλλὰ εὐαγγελίζεσθαι, οὐκ ἐν σοφίᾳ λόγου, ἵνα μὴ κενωθῇ ὁ σταυρὸς τοῦ Χριστοῦ.

oy gar apesteilen me Christos baptizein alla eyaggelizesthai, oyk en sophia logoy, ina me kenothe o stayros toy Christoy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

YLT: For Christ did not send me to baptize, but--to proclaim good news; not in wisdom of discourse, that the cross of the Christ may not be made of none effect;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:18

Greek

Ὁ λόγος γὰρ ὁ τοῦ σταυροῦ τοῖς μὲν ἀπολλυμένοις μωρία ἐστίν, τοῖς δὲ σῳζομένοις ἡμῖν δύναμις θεοῦ ἐστιν.

O logos gar o toy stayroy tois men apollymenois moria estin, tois de sozomenois emin dynamis theoy estin.

KJV: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

AKJV: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but to us which are saved it is the power of God.

ASV: For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.

YLT: for the word of the cross to those indeed perishing is foolishness, and to us--those being saved--it is the power of God,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:19

Greek

γέγραπται γάρ· Ἀπολῶ τὴν σοφίαν τῶν σοφῶν, καὶ τὴν σύνεσιν τῶν συνετῶν ἀθετήσω.

gegraptai gar· Apolo ten sophian ton sophon, kai ten synesin ton syneton atheteso.

KJV: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

AKJV: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

ASV: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,

YLT: for it hath been written, `I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought;'

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:20

Greek

ποῦ σοφός; ποῦ γραμματεύς; ποῦ συζητητὴς τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου; οὐχὶ ἐμώρανεν ὁ θεὸς τὴν σοφίαν τοῦ ⸀κόσμου;

poy sophos; poy grammateys; poy syzetetes toy aionos toytoy; oychi emoranen o theos ten sophian toy kosmoy;

KJV: 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?

AKJV: Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

ASV: Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

YLT: where is the wise? where the scribe? where a disputer of this age? did not God make foolish the wisdom of this world?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:21

Greek

ἐπειδὴ γὰρ ἐν τῇ σοφίᾳ τοῦ θεοῦ οὐκ ἔγνω ὁ κόσμος διὰ τῆς σοφίας τὸν θεόν, εὐδόκησεν ὁ θεὸς διὰ τῆς μωρίας τοῦ κηρύγματος σῶσαι τοὺς πιστεύοντας.

epeide gar en te sophia toy theoy oyk egno o kosmos dia tes sophias ton theon, eydokesen o theos dia tes morias toy kerygmatos sosai toys pisteyontas.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, it was God’s good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save them that believe.

YLT: for, seeing in the wisdom of God the world through the wisdom knew not God, it did please God through the foolishness of the preaching to save those believing.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:22

Greek

ἐπειδὴ καὶ Ἰουδαῖοι ⸀σημεῖα αἰτοῦσιν καὶ Ἕλληνες σοφίαν ζητοῦσιν·

epeide kai Ioydaioi semeia aitoysin kai Ellenes sophian zetoysin·

KJV: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

AKJV: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

ASV: Seeing that Jews ask for signs, and Greeks seek after wisdom:

YLT: Since also Jews ask a sign, and Greeks seek wisdom,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:23

Greek

ἡμεῖς δὲ κηρύσσομεν Χριστὸν ἐσταυρωμένον, Ἰουδαίοις μὲν σκάνδαλον ⸀ἔθνεσιν δὲ μωρίαν,

emeis de keryssomen Christon estayromenon, Ioydaiois men skandalon ethnesin de morian,

KJV: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

AKJV: But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness;

ASV: but we preach Christ crucified, unto Jews a stumblingblock, and unto Gentiles foolishness;

YLT: also we--we preach Christ crucified, to Jews, indeed, a stumbling-block, and to Greeks foolishness,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:24

Greek

αὐτοῖς δὲ τοῖς κλητοῖς, Ἰουδαίοις τε καὶ Ἕλλησιν, Χριστὸν θεοῦ δύναμιν καὶ θεοῦ σοφίαν.

aytois de tois kletois, Ioydaiois te kai Ellesin, Christon theoy dynamin kai theoy sophian.

KJV: But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

AKJV: But to them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

ASV: but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

YLT: and to those called--both Jews and Greeks--Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:25

Greek

ὅτι τὸ μωρὸν τοῦ θεοῦ σοφώτερον τῶν ἀνθρώπων ἐστίν, καὶ τὸ ἀσθενὲς τοῦ θεοῦ ἰσχυρότερον τῶν ⸀ἀνθρώπων.

oti to moron toy theoy sophoteron ton anthropon estin, kai to asthenes toy theoy ischyroteron ton anthropon.

KJV: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

AKJV: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

ASV: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

YLT: because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:26

Greek

Βλέπετε γὰρ τὴν κλῆσιν ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί, ὅτι οὐ πολλοὶ σοφοὶ κατὰ σάρκα, οὐ πολλοὶ δυνατοί, οὐ πολλοὶ εὐγενεῖς·

Blepete gar ten klesin ymon, adelphoi, oti oy polloi sophoi kata sarka, oy polloi dynatoi, oy polloi eygeneis·

KJV: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

AKJV: For you see your calling, brothers, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

ASV: For behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

YLT: for see your calling, brethren, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:27

Greek

ἀλλὰ τὰ μωρὰ τοῦ κόσμου ἐξελέξατο ὁ θεός, ἵνα ⸂καταισχύνῃ τοὺς σοφούς⸃, καὶ τὰ ἀσθενῆ τοῦ κόσμου ἐξελέξατο ὁ θεός, ἵνα καταισχύνῃ τὰ ἰσχυρά,

alla ta mora toy kosmoy exelexato o theos, ina kataischyne toys sophoys, kai ta asthene toy kosmoy exelexato o theos, ina kataischyne ta ischyra,

KJV: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

AKJV: But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

ASV: but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put to shame them that are wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;

YLT: but the foolish things of the world did God choose, that the wise He may put to shame; and the weak things of the world did God choose that He may put to shame the strong;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:28

Greek

καὶ τὰ ἀγενῆ τοῦ κόσμου καὶ τὰ ἐξουθενημένα ἐξελέξατο ὁ θεός, ⸀τὰ μὴ ὄντα, ἵνα τὰ ὄντα καταργήσῃ,

kai ta agene toy kosmoy kai ta exoythenemena exelexato o theos, ta me onta, ina ta onta katargese,

KJV: And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

AKJV: And base things of the world, and things which are despised, has God chosen, yes, and things which are not, to bring to nothing things that are:

ASV: and the base things of the world, and the things that are despised, did God choose, yea and the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are:

YLT: and the base things of the world, and the things despised did God choose, and the things that are not, that the things that are He may make useless--

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:29

Greek

ὅπως μὴ καυχήσηται πᾶσα σὰρξ ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ.

opos me kaychesetai pasa sarx enopion toy theoy.

KJV: That no flesh should glory in his presence.

AKJV: That no flesh should glory in his presence.

ASV: that no flesh should glory before God.

YLT: that no flesh may glory before Him;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That no flesh should glory in his presence.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:30

Greek

ἐξ αὐτοῦ δὲ ὑμεῖς ἐστε ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ, ὃς ἐγενήθη ⸂σοφία ἡμῖν⸃ ἀπὸ θεοῦ, δικαιοσύνη τε καὶ ἁγιασμὸς καὶ ἀπολύτρωσις,

ex aytoy de ymeis este en Christo Iesoy, os egenethe sophia emin apo theoy, dikaiosyne te kai agiasmos kai apolytrosis,

KJV: But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

AKJV: But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made to us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

ASV: But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

YLT: and of Him ye--ye are in Christ Jesus, who became to us from God wisdom, righteousness also, and sanctification, and redemption,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 1:31

Greek

ἵνα καθὼς γέγραπται· Ὁ καυχώμενος ἐν κυρίῳ καυχάσθω.

ina kathos gegraptai· O kaychomenos en kyrio kaychastho.

KJV: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

AKJV: That, according as it is written, He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.

ASV: that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

YLT: that, according as it hath been written, `He who is glorying--in the Lord let him glory.'

Exposition: 1Corinthians 1:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.