Apologetics Bible

1Corinthians 3:1

Greek

Κἀγώ, ἀδελφοί, οὐκ ἠδυνήθην ⸂λαλῆσαι ὑμῖν⸃ ὡς πνευματικοῖς ἀλλʼ ὡς ⸀σαρκίνοις, ὡς νηπίοις ἐν Χριστῷ.

Kago, adelphoi, oyk edynethen lalesai ymin os pneymatikois all os sarkinois, os nepiois en Christo.

KJV: And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.

AKJV: And I, brothers, could not speak to you as to spiritual, but as to carnal, even as to babes in Christ.

ASV: And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, as unto babes in Christ.

YLT: And I, brethren, was not able to speak to you as to spiritual, but as to fleshly--as to babes in Christ;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in 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 3:2

Greek

γάλα ὑμᾶς ἐπότισα, ⸀οὐ βρῶμα, οὔπω γὰρ ἐδύνασθε. ἀλλʼ ⸀οὐδὲ ἔτι νῦν δύνασθε,

gala ymas epotisa, oy broma, oypo gar edynasthe. all oyde eti nyn dynasthe,

KJV: I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

AKJV: I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for till now you were not able to bear it, neither yet now are you able.

ASV: I fed you with milk, not with meat; for ye were not yet able to bear it: nay, not even now are ye able;

YLT: with milk I fed you, and not with meat, for ye were not yet able, but not even yet are ye now able,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.'. 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 3:3

Greek

ἔτι γὰρ σαρκικοί ἐστε. ὅπου γὰρ ἐν ὑμῖν ζῆλος καὶ ⸀ἔρις, οὐχὶ σαρκικοί ἐστε καὶ κατὰ ἄνθρωπον περιπατεῖτε;

eti gar sarkikoi este. opoy gar en ymin zelos kai eris, oychi sarkikoi este kai kata anthropon peripateite;

KJV: For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

AKJV: For you are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are you not carnal, and walk as men?

ASV: for ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you jealousy and strife, are ye not carnal, and do ye not walk after the manner of men?

YLT: for yet ye are fleshly, for where there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not fleshly, and in the manner of men do walk?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as 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 3:4

Greek

ὅταν γὰρ λέγῃ τις· Ἐγὼ μέν εἰμι Παύλου, ἕτερος δέ· Ἐγὼ Ἀπολλῶ, ⸂οὐκ ἄνθρωποί⸃ ἐστε;

otan gar lege tis· Ego men eimi Payloy, eteros de· Ego Apollo, oyk anthropoi este;

KJV: For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

AKJV: For while one says, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are you not carnal?

ASV: For when one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not men?

YLT: for when one may say, I, indeed, am of Paul;' and another, I--of Apollos;' are ye not fleshly?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?'. 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 3:5

Greek

⸀Τί οὖν ἐστιν ⸂Ἀπολλῶς; τί δέ ἐστιν Παῦλος⸃; ⸀διάκονοι διʼ ὧν ἐπιστεύσατε, καὶ ἑκάστῳ ὡς ὁ κύριος ἔδωκεν.

Ti oyn estin Apollos; ti de estin Paylos; diakonoi di on episteysate, kai ekasto os o kyrios edoken.

KJV: Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

AKJV: Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

ASV: What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? Ministers through whom ye believed; and each as the Lord gave to him.

YLT: Who, then, is Paul, and who Apollos, but ministrants through whom ye did believe, and to each as the Lord gave?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?'. 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 3:6

Greek

ἐγὼ ἐφύτευσα, Ἀπολλῶς ἐπότισεν, ἀλλὰ ὁ θεὸς ηὔξανεν·

ego ephyteysa, Apollos epotisen, alla o theos eyxanen·

KJV: I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

AKJV: I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

ASV: I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

YLT: I planted, Apollos watered, but God was giving growth;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.'. 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 3:7

Greek

ὥστε οὔτε ὁ φυτεύων ἐστίν τι οὔτε ὁ ποτίζων, ἀλλʼ ὁ αὐξάνων θεός.

oste oyte o phyteyon estin ti oyte o potizon, all o ayxanon theos.

KJV: So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

AKJV: So then neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that waters; but God that gives the increase.

ASV: So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

YLT: so that neither is he who is planting anything, nor he who is watering, but He who is giving growth--God;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.'. 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 3:8

Greek

ὁ φυτεύων δὲ καὶ ὁ ποτίζων ἕν εἰσιν, ἕκαστος δὲ τὸν ἴδιον μισθὸν λήμψεται κατὰ τὸν ἴδιον κόπον,

o phyteyon de kai o potizon en eisin, ekastos de ton idion misthon lempsetai kata ton idion kopon,

KJV: Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

AKJV: Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

ASV: Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

YLT: and he who is planting and he who is watering are one, and each his own reward shall receive, according to his own labour,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.'. 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 3:9

Greek

θεοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν συνεργοί· θεοῦ γεώργιον, θεοῦ οἰκοδομή ἐστε.

theoy gar esmen synergoi· theoy georgion, theoy oikodome este.

KJV: For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

AKJV: For we are laborers together with God: you are God’s husbandry, you are God’s building.

ASV: For we are God’s fellow-workers: ye are God’s husbandry, God’s building.

YLT: for of God we are fellow-workmen; God's tillage, God's building ye are.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.'. 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 3:10

Greek

Κατὰ τὴν χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ τὴν δοθεῖσάν μοι ὡς σοφὸς ἀρχιτέκτων θεμέλιον ⸀ἔθηκα, ἄλλος δὲ ἐποικοδομεῖ. ἕκαστος δὲ βλεπέτω πῶς ἐποικοδομεῖ·

Kata ten charin toy theoy ten dotheisan moi os sophos architekton themelion etheka, allos de epoikodomei. ekastos de blepeto pos epoikodomei·

KJV: According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

AKJV: According to the grace of God which is given to me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds thereon. But let every man take heed how he builds thereupon.

ASV: According to the grace of God which was given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder I laid a foundation; and another buildeth thereon. But let each man take heed how he buildeth thereon.

YLT: According to the grace of God that was given to me, as a wise master-builder, a foundation I have laid, and another doth build on it ,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.'. 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 3:11

Greek

θεμέλιον γὰρ ἄλλον οὐδεὶς δύναται θεῖναι παρὰ τὸν κείμενον, ὅς ἐστιν Ἰησοῦς Χριστός·

themelion gar allon oydeis dynatai theinai para ton keimenon, os estin Iesoys Christos·

KJV: For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

AKJV: For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

ASV: For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

YLT: for other foundation no one is able to lay except that which is laid, which is Jesus the Christ;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is 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 3:12

Greek

εἰ δέ τις ἐποικοδομεῖ ἐπὶ τὸν ⸀θεμέλιον ⸂χρυσόν, ἄργυρον⸃, λίθους τιμίους, ξύλα, χόρτον, καλάμην,

ei de tis epoikodomei epi ton themelion chryson, argyron, lithoys timioys, xyla, chorton, kalamen,

KJV: Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;

AKJV: Now if any man build on this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;

ASV: But if any man buildeth on the foundation gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, stubble;

YLT: and if any one doth build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw--

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;'. 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 3:13

Greek

ἑκάστου τὸ ἔργον φανερὸν γενήσεται, ἡ γὰρ ἡμέρα δηλώσει· ὅτι ἐν πυρὶ ἀποκαλύπτεται, καὶ ἑκάστου τὸ ἔργον ὁποῖόν ἐστιν τὸ πῦρ ⸀αὐτὸ δοκιμάσει.

ekastoy to ergon phaneron genesetai, e gar emera delosei· oti en pyri apokalyptetai, kai ekastoy to ergon opoion estin to pyr ayto dokimasei.

KJV: Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.

AKJV: Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.

ASV: each man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself shall prove each man’s work of what sort it is.

YLT: of each the work shall become manifest, for the day shall declare it , because in fire it is revealed, and the work of each, what kind it is, the fire shall prove;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.'. 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 3:14

Greek

εἴ τινος τὸ ἔργον μενεῖ ὃ ἐποικοδόμησεν, μισθὸν λήμψεται·

ei tinos to ergon menei o epoikodomesen, misthon lempsetai·

KJV: If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

AKJV: If any man’s work abide which he has built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

ASV: If any man’s work shall abide which he built thereon, he shall receive a reward.

YLT: if of any one the work doth remain that he built on it , a wage he shall receive;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.'. 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 3:15

Greek

εἴ τινος τὸ ἔργον κατακαήσεται, ζημιωθήσεται, αὐτὸς δὲ σωθήσεται, οὕτως δὲ ὡς διὰ πυρός.

ei tinos to ergon katakaesetai, zemiothesetai, aytos de sothesetai, oytos de os dia pyros.

KJV: If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

AKJV: If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

ASV: If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as through fire.

YLT: if of any the work is burned up, he shall suffer loss; and himself shall be saved, but so as through fire.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.'. 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 3:16

Greek

Οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι ναὸς θεοῦ ἐστε καὶ τὸ πνεῦμα τοῦ θεοῦ ⸂οἰκεῖ ἐν ὑμῖν⸃;

Oyk oidate oti naos theoy este kai to pneyma toy theoy oikei en ymin;

KJV: Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

AKJV: Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

ASV: Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

YLT: have ye not known that ye are a sanctuary of God, and the Spirit of God doth dwell in you?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth 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 3:17

Greek

εἴ τις τὸν ναὸν τοῦ θεοῦ φθείρει, φθερεῖ τοῦτον ὁ θεός· ὁ γὰρ ναὸς τοῦ θεοῦ ἅγιός ἐστιν, οἵτινές ἐστε ὑμεῖς.

ei tis ton naon toy theoy phtheirei, phtherei toyton o theos· o gar naos toy theoy agios estin, oitines este ymeis.

KJV: If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

AKJV: If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.

ASV: If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

YLT: if any one the sanctuary of God doth waste, him shall God waste; for the sanctuary of God is holy, the which ye are.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye 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 3:18

Greek

Μηδεὶς ἑαυτὸν ἐξαπατάτω· εἴ τις δοκεῖ σοφὸς εἶναι ἐν ὑμῖν ἐν τῷ αἰῶνι τούτῳ, μωρὸς γενέσθω, ἵνα γένηται σοφός,

Medeis eayton exapatato· ei tis dokei sophos einai en ymin en to aioni toyto, moros genestho, ina genetai sophos,

KJV: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

AKJV: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seems to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

ASV: Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

YLT: Let no one deceive himself; if any one doth seem to be wise among you in this age--let him become a fool, that he may become wise,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.'. 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 3:19

Greek

ἡ γὰρ σοφία τοῦ κόσμου τούτου μωρία παρὰ τῷ θεῷ ἐστιν· γέγραπται γάρ· Ὁ δρασσόμενος τοὺς σοφοὺς ἐν τῇ πανουργίᾳ αὐτῶν·

e gar sophia toy kosmoy toytoy moria para to theo estin· gegraptai gar· O drassomenos toys sophoys en te panoyrgia ayton·

KJV: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

AKJV: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He takes the wise in their own craftiness.

ASV: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:

YLT: for the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it hath been written, `Who is taking the wise in their craftiness;'

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.'. 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 3:20

Greek

καὶ πάλιν· Κύριος γινώσκει τοὺς διαλογισμοὺς τῶν σοφῶν ὅτι εἰσὶν μάταιοι.

kai palin· Kyrios ginoskei toys dialogismoys ton sophon oti eisin mataioi.

KJV: And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

AKJV: And again, The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

ASV: and again, The Lord knoweth the reasonings of the wise, that they are vain.

YLT: and again, `The Lord doth know the reasonings of the wise, that they are vain.'

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.'. 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 3:21

Greek

ὥστε μηδεὶς καυχάσθω ἐν ἀνθρώποις· πάντα γὰρ ὑμῶν ἐστιν,

oste medeis kaychastho en anthropois· panta gar ymon estin,

KJV: Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

AKJV: Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

ASV: Wherefore let no one glory in men. For all things are yours;

YLT: So then, let no one glory in men, for all things are yours,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;'. 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 3:22

Greek

εἴτε Παῦλος εἴτε Ἀπολλῶς εἴτε Κηφᾶς εἴτε κόσμος εἴτε ζωὴ εἴτε θάνατος εἴτε ἐνεστῶτα εἴτε μέλλοντα, πάντα ⸀ὑμῶν,

eite Paylos eite Apollos eite Kephas eite kosmos eite zoe eite thanatos eite enestota eite mellonta, panta ymon,

KJV: Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

AKJV: Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

ASV: whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

YLT: whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things about to be--all are yours,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;'. 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 3:23

Greek

ὑμεῖς δὲ Χριστοῦ, Χριστὸς δὲ θεοῦ.

ymeis de Christoy, Christos de theoy.

KJV: And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

AKJV: And you are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

ASV: and ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

YLT: and ye are Christ's, and Christ is God's.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 3:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.'. 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.