1 Corinthiens - Caput 1

1 Corinthiens 1.1 Paulus vocatus apostolus Christi Iesu per voluntatem Dei et Sosthenes frater 1 Corinthiens 1.2 ecclesiae Dei quae est Corinthi sanctificatis in Christo Iesu vocatis sanctis cum omnibus qui invocant nomen Domini nostri Iesu Christi in omni loco ipsorum et nostro 1 Corinthiens 1.3 gratia vobis et pax a Deo Patre nostro et Domino Iesu Christo 1 Corinthiens 1.4 gratias ago Deo meo semper pro vobis in gratia Dei quae data est vobis in Christo Iesu 1 Corinthiens 1.5 quia in omnibus divites facti estis in illo in omni verbo et in omni scientia 1 Corinthiens 1.6 sicut testimonium Christi confirmatum est in vobis 1 Corinthiens 1.7 ita ut nihil vobis desit in ulla gratia expectantibus revelationem Domini nostri Iesu Christi 1 Corinthiens 1.8 qui et confirmabit vos usque ad finem sine crimine in die adventus Domini nostri Iesu Christi 1 Corinthiens 1.9 fidelis Deus per quem vocati estis in societatem Filii eius Iesu Christi Domini nostri 1 Corinthiens 1.10 obsecro autem vos fratres per nomen Domini nostri Iesu Christi ut id ipsum dicatis omnes et non sint in vobis scismata sitis autem perfecti in eodem sensu et in eadem sententia 1 Corinthiens 1.11 significatum est enim mihi de vobis fratres mei ab his qui sunt Chloes quia contentiones inter vos sunt 1 Corinthiens 1.12 hoc autem dico quod unusquisque vestrum dicit ego quidem sum Pauli ego autem Apollo ego vero Cephae ego autem Christi 1 Corinthiens 1.13 divisus est Christus numquid Paulus crucifixus est pro vobis aut in nomine Pauli baptizati estis 1 Corinthiens 1.14 gratias ago Deo quod neminem vestrum baptizavi nisi Crispum et Gaium 1 Corinthiens 1.15 ne quis dicat quod in nomine meo baptizati sitis 1 Corinthiens 1.16 baptizavi autem et Stephanae domum ceterum nescio si quem alium baptizaverim 1 Corinthiens 1.17 non enim misit me Christus baptizare sed evangelizare non in sapientia verbi ut non evacuetur crux Christi 1 Corinthiens 1.18 verbum enim crucis pereuntibus quidem stultitia est his autem qui salvi fiunt id est nobis virtus Dei est 1 Corinthiens 1.19 scriptum est enim perdam sapientiam sapientium et prudentiam prudentium reprobabo 1 Corinthiens 1.20 ubi sapiens ubi scriba ubi conquisitor huius saeculi nonne stultam fecit Deus sapientiam huius mundi 1 Corinthiens 1.21 nam quia in Dei sapientia non cognovit mundus per sapientiam Deum placuit Deo per stultitiam praedicationis salvos facere credentes 1 Corinthiens 1.22 quoniam et Iudaei signa petunt et Graeci sapientiam quaerunt 1 Corinthiens 1.23 nos autem praedicamus Christum crucifixum Iudaeis quidem scandalum gentibus autem stultitiam 1 Corinthiens 1.24 ipsis autem vocatis Iudaeis atque Graecis Christum Dei virtutem et Dei sapientiam 1 Corinthiens 1.25 quia quod stultum est Dei sapientius est hominibus et quod infirmum est Dei fortius est hominibus 1 Corinthiens 1.26 videte enim vocationem vestram fratres quia non multi sapientes secundum carnem non multi potentes non multi nobiles 1 Corinthiens 1.27 sed quae stulta sunt mundi elegit Deus ut confundat sapientes et infirma mundi elegit Deus ut confundat fortia 1 Corinthiens 1.28 et ignobilia mundi et contemptibilia elegit Deus et quae non sunt ut ea quae sunt destrueret 1 Corinthiens 1.29 ut non glorietur omnis caro in conspectu eius 1 Corinthiens 1.30 ex ipso autem vos estis in Christo Iesu qui factus est sapientia nobis a Deo et iustitia et sanctificatio et redemptio 1 Corinthiens 1.31 ut quemadmodum scriptum est qui gloriatur in Domino glorietur

1 Corinthiens : Caput 1

The Challenges of the Church at Corinth

Chapter 1 of First Corinthians addresses the challenges facing the church at Corinth. Unity in Christ is essential to overcoming these trials. The apostle Paul discusses the divisions within the church, emphasizing the centrality of Christ and the foolishness of the cross. He contrasts human wisdom with God's wisdom, emphasizing that salvation is obtained by faith, not by status or intellect.

God's Wisdom and Salvation

Paul also thanks God for the gifts given to the church, reminding us that all true wisdom and strength come from Him. Five biblical passages shed light on the fundamental themes of this opening chapter.

Illuminating Bible Passages

Romans 1:16

"I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes—first to the Jew and also to the Greek. » This verse refers to 1 Corinthians 1:18, emphasizing the power of the gospel and its universality.

Jeremiah 9:23-24

“Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom, nor the mighty man of his strength, nor the rich man of his riches; But let him who boasts boast in this: that he understands and knows me [...]" This passage echoes 1 Corinthians 1:31, emphasizing that boasting should be done only in the Lord.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God; not by works, so that no one can boast. » This verse reinforces the message of 1 Corinthians 1:29-30 about salvation coming from God and not from human efforts.

Isaiah 29:14 Therefore, once again, I will astonish them with wonders upon wonders; the wisdom of the wise will perish, and the intelligence of the prudent will perish. » This passage, quoted in 1 Corinthians 1:19, shows how God confounds human wisdom.

Acts 18:9-10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; Keep speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you [...]" This verse provides historical context for Paul's ministry in Corinth, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:1-3. Conclusion Meditating on these passages, we realize that unity and faith in Christ are crucial elements for the Church. May these teachings guide and strengthen us in our quest for truth and divine wisdom.