1 Korintus 1:7

1:7 so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation ¹  of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Korintus 4:1

The Apostles’ Ministry

4:1 One ²  should think about us this way – as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Korintus 4:12

4:12 We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,

1 Korintus 4:14

A Father’s Warning

4:14 I am not writing these things to shame you, but to correct you as my dear children.

1 Korintus 5:13

5:13 But God will judge those outside. Remove the evil person from among you. ³ 

1 Korintus 7:38

7:38 So then, the one who marries ⁴  his own virgin does well, but the one who does not, does better. ⁵ 

1 Korintus 8:9

8:9 But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance to the weak.

1 Korintus 9:26

9:26 So I do not run uncertainly or box like one who hits only air.

1 Korintus 10:25

10:25 Eat anything that is sold in the marketplace without questions of conscience,

1 Korintus 11:10

11:10 For this reason a woman should have a symbol of authority ⁶  on her head, because of the angels. ⁷ 

1 Korintus 11:19

11:19 For there must in fact be divisions among you, so that those of you who are approved may be evident. ⁸ 

1 Korintus 12:11

12:11 It is one and the same Spirit, distributing as he decides to each person, who produces all these things.

1 Korintus 13:13

13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1 Korintus 14:33

14:33 for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace.

As in all the churches of the saints, ⁹ 

1 Korintus 15:21

15:21 For since death came through a man, ¹⁰  the resurrection of the dead also came through a man. ¹¹ 

1 Korintus 16:9

16:9 because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, ¹²  but there are many opponents.

[1:7]  ¹ sn The revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ refers to the Lord’s return, when he will be revealed (cf. the reference to the day of our Lord Jesus Christ in v. 8).

[4:1]  ² tn Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is both indefinite and general, “one”; “a person” (BDAG 81 s.v. 4.a.γ).

[5:13]  ³ sn An allusion to Deut 17:7; 19:19; 22:21, 24; 24:7; cf. 1 Cor 5:2.

[7:38]  ⁴ tn Or “who gives his own virgin in marriage.”

[7:38]  ⁵ sn 1 Cor 7:36-38. There are two common approaches to understanding the situation addressed in these verses. One view involves a father or male guardian deciding whether to give his daughter or female ward in marriage (cf. NASB, NIV margin). The evidence for this view is: (1) the phrase in v. 37 (Grk) “to keep his own virgin” fits this view well (“keep his own virgin [in his household]” rather than give her in marriage), but it does not fit the second view (there is little warrant for adding “her” in the way the second view translates it: “to keep her as a virgin”). (2) The verb used twice in v. 38 (γαμίζω, gamizw) normally means “to give in marriage” not “to get married.” The latter is usually expressed by γαμέω (gamew), as in v. 36b. (3) The father deciding what is best regarding his daughter’s marriage reflects the more likely cultural situation in ancient Corinth, though it does not fit modern Western customs. While Paul gives his advice in such a situation, he does not command that marriages be arranged in this way universally. If this view is taken, the translation will read as follows: “7:36 If anyone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his unmarried daughter, if she is past the bloom of youth and it seems necessary, he should do what he wishes; he does not sin. Let them marry. 7:37 But the man who is firm in his commitment, and is under no necessity but has control over his will, and has decided in his own mind to keep his daughter unmarried, does well. 7:38 So then the one who gives his daughter in marriage does well, but the one who does not give her does better.” The other view is taken by NRSV, NIV text, NJB, REB: a single man deciding whether to marry the woman to whom he is engaged. The evidence for this view is: (1) it seems odd to use the word “virgin” (vv. 36, 37, 38) if “daughter” or “ward” is intended. (2) The other view requires some difficult shifting of subjects in v. 36, whereas this view manages a more consistent subject for the various verbs used. (3) The phrases in these verses are used consistently elsewhere in this chapter to describe considerations appropriate to the engaged couple themselves (cf. vv. 9, 28, 39). It seems odd not to change the phrasing in speaking about a father or guardian. If this second view is taken, the translation will read as follows: “7:36 If anyone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his fiancée, if his passions are too strong and it seems necessary, he should do what he wishes; he does not sin. Let them marry. 7:37 But the man who is firm in his commitment, and is under no necessity but has control over his will, and has decided in his own mind to keep her as his fiancée, does well. 7:38 So then, the one who marries his fiancée does well, but the one who does not marry her does better.”

[11:10]  ⁶ sn Paul does not use a word specifying what type of “covering” is meant (veil, hat, etc.). The Greek word he uses here (ἐξουσία exousia; translated symbol of authority) could be (1) a figure of speech that may substitute the result (the right to participate in worship) for the appropriate appearance that makes it possible (the covered head). Or (2) it refers to the outward symbol (having the head covered) as representing the inward attitude the woman is to possess (deference to male leadership in the church).

[11:10]  ⁷ sn Paul does not explain this reference to the angels, and its point is not entirely clear. It seems to reflect an awareness that angels are witnesses to church life (cf. Eph 3:10) and would be particularly sensitive to resistance against God’s created order.

[11:19]  ⁸ tn Grk “those approved may be evident among you.”

[14:33]  ⁹ sn This phrase may be taken with v. 33a.

[15:21]  ¹⁰ tn Or “through a human being” (a reference to Adam).

[15:21]  ¹¹ tn Or “through a human being” (a reference to Jesus Christ).

[16:9]  ¹² tn Grk “for a door has opened wide to me, great and effective.”