New Testament
Book of 1 Corinthians
Paul answers reports of quarrels, lawsuits, worship disorder and confusion about the resurrection in the Corinthian church. His chapter on love is read at weddings and in churches around the world.
At a glance
1 Corinthians key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 16
- Author
- Paul
- When it was written
- Around AD 53 to 55, from Ephesus
- Main theme
- Unity, holiness and love in a divided church
- Key verse
- 1 Corinthians 13:13
Summary
What is 1 Corinthians about?
Paul answers reports of quarrels, lawsuits, worship disorder and confusion about the resurrection in the Corinthian church. His chapter on love is read at weddings and in churches around the world.
Key verse
A key verse in 1 Corinthians
“And now abides faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
16 chapters
1 Corinthians chapters
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Questions
1 Corinthians: common questions
Who wrote the book of 1 Corinthians?
Paul.
When was 1 Corinthians written?
Around AD 53 to 55, from Ephesus.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul answers reports of quarrels, lawsuits, worship disorder and confusion about the resurrection in the Corinthian church. His chapter on love is read at weddings and in churches around the world.
How many chapters are in 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians has 16 chapters, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians 13:13: “And now abides faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” (KJV).
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