1 Corinthians

New Testament · 16 chapters · 437 verses

Read 1 Corinthians in the King James Version, with a plain-language reading beneath every verse. Here are a few to start with.

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From 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 1:1

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

Paul, chosen to spread Jesus Christ's teachings by God's will, alongside our brother Sosthenes.

1 Corinthians 10:15

I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

I'm talking to you as if you're wise; think carefully about my words.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Love is patient and kind; it doesn't envy or boast; it's not arrogant or proud.

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

Faith, hope, and love remain with us always, but love shines brightest of all.

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