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

1 Corinthians 13:13 KJV

About the Book of 1 Corinthians

Paul writes to a gifted but divided congregation in the Greek port city of Corinth. He answers reports of quarrels, lawsuits, sexual immorality, abuse of the Lord's Supper and confusion about spiritual gifts. Along the way he gives the famous passage about love and a long defence of bodily resurrection. The letter is a vivid look at how the first Christians tried to live faithfully inside a pagan city. Many of its questions still sound familiar.

Who Wrote 1 Corinthians, and When?

Author: Traditionally attributed to the apostle Paul.

When it was written: Probably around AD 53 to 55, from Ephesus.

Main Themes in 1 Corinthians

A Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:13

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

It ranks love above even faith and hope, setting the standard for how all gifts should be used.

Reading Tip

Paul mentions an earlier letter that is now lost, and responds to questions the Corinthians had sent him. Chapter 13 is read at many weddings but was written to a quarrelling church. Use the randomizer above to land on a verse in 1 Corinthians, then press Show context to read the verses around it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters and verses are in 1 Corinthians?

1 Corinthians has 16 chapters and 437 verses in the King James Version.

Who wrote 1 Corinthians?

Author: Traditionally attributed to the apostle Paul. When it was written: Probably around AD 53 to 55, from Ephesus.

What is 1 Corinthians about?

Paul writes to a gifted but divided congregation in the Greek port city of Corinth. He answers reports of quarrels, lawsuits, sexual immorality, abuse of the Lord's Supper and confusion about spiritual gifts. Along the way he gives the famous passage about love and a long defence of bodily resurrection. The letter is a vivid look at how the first Christians tried to live faithfully inside a pagan city. Many of its questions still sound familiar.

Can I get a random verse from only 1 Corinthians?

Yes. This page picks a random verse from 1 Corinthians only. Every one of its 437 verses has an equal chance.