Corinth in the Bible

Meaning: which is satisfied; ornament; beauty

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And by way of Corinth to go into Macedonia, and from there to come back again to you, so that you might send me on my way to Judaea.

Verse ConceptsPeople Sending People

For we do not have [the right to] rule over your faith [i.e., to dictate concerning your personal relationship with God], but we want to work with you for your happiness. For you are [already] standing firm in your faith. [Note: This whole narrative alludes to some unresolved problems still existing there in Corinth].

Verse ConceptsStabilityStanding FirmLording ItWorking TogetherRespecting Authority

For even though I caused you sorrow by my letter [Note: Paul's writing of I Corinthians to correct abuses at Corinth apparently produced sorrow for their wrongdoing], I do not regret it, though I did regret it. [For] I see that my letter hurt you, though only for a short time.

Verse Conceptsdiscipline, divineA Short TimeShort Time For ActionRegrettingHurtSeasons Changinggrievinghurting

and in this they out-did my expectation; such was the divine pleasure, they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then made me an offer to go themselves to Corinth.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfPersonal ConsecrationBeing FirstdiligenceDiligence, Examples OfSelf DenialLack Of ExpectationGiving Without Expecting ReturnPutting God Firstexpectations

For he not only accepted our urging, but being very diligent himself, he went to you of his own accord [i.e. Titus had wanted to go to Corinth even before being urged to].

Verse ConceptsPeople Willing

For I know how eager you [already] are, and I have boasted about you to the Macedonians, that Achaia [Note: This was the southernmost province of Greece, where Corinth was located] has been prepared [to give] since last year. And your enthusiasm has stirred up most of them [to give also].

Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmAttitudes, to other peopleReadinessProvokingFervourZealousness, Examples OfPaul's BoastingPeople Willing

But we will not boast beyond our proper boundaries [Note: This may mean that Paul was not attempting to exercise apostolic authority outside the parameters assigned to him by God], but will restrict our boasting to the area assigned to us by God as a field of service, which includes you people [there in Corinth].

Verse ConceptsPaul's BoastingBoastinglimitationsmeasurement

For I am not overstepping the limits of my authority, as though I reached you not; since I have already come even as far as Corinth to proclaim the gospel of Christ.

Verse ConceptsStretching OutFirst Among The GentilesMaking Mistakes

For I consider myself not to be one bit inferior to those "super apostles." [Note: Paul is referring to his opponents there in Corinth who claimed apostolic authority].

Verse ConceptsFalse Teachers, Examples OfRelative GreatnessFalse Apostles

As sure as the truth of Christ is in my heart, no one will stop me from boasting about this [arrangement] throughout the regions of Achaia. [Note: This was the province where Corinth was located].

Verse ConceptsThe Truth Of The GospelPaul's BoastingBoasting

But what I am doing, I will continue to do, so that I can cut off the opportunity from those who want an occasion [to receive financial support for themselves because of my example of receiving it]. They want to boast [that they are preaching] on the same terms as I do. [Note: Paul's argument seems to be that one reason for his foregoing financial support was so those "super apostles" in Corinth (see verse 5) would not be able to use his example to wrongfully exact financial support from the church].

Verse ConceptsUnceasingAlways Being ActivePersistencerecognition

I am ashamed to say that we were [too] weak to do such things. [Note: Paul is probably saying, sarcastically, "We are too 'weak' to take financial advantage of people and mistreat them the way those 'super apostles' there in Corinth were doing"]. Yet, in whatever [matters] anyone [there] dares to boast about, (now I am really speaking foolishly), I will dare to boast also.

Verse ConceptsFoolish PeopleBeing Strongassertiveness

Are they [i.e., Paul's opponents there in Corinth] Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.

Verse ConceptsChildren Of Abrahamcats

I have become foolish [i.e., by my boasting], but you made me do it [i.e., in order to vindicate myself]. For I should have been commended by you [i.e., for my effective ministry there in Corinth], because I was not inferior in any way to those "super apostles" [See 11:5], even though I am nothing.

Verse ConceptsCommendationApostles, IdentficationFalse Teachers, Examples OfFoolish PeopleRelative GreatnessFalse ApostlesOutward CompulsionPraising Specific PeopleI Am Unimportant

since you are looking for proof that Christ is speaking through me. Christ is not weak in His dealing with you, but is powerful among you. [Note: Paul probably refers to the positive effects of his ministry there in Corinth].

Verse Conceptsdoubt, results ofPower Through GodProofsSpeaking As From God

Thematic Bible



But I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because they have supplied your deficiency: for they refreshed my spirit and yours. Acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.


For it has been revealed to me concerning you, my brethren, by those who are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.


to the church of God being in Corinth, to the sanctified in Christ Jesus, to the called saints, along with all who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, theirs and ours:


Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not spare: for I do not seek yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up treasures for the parents, but the parents for the children,

This the third time I am coming to you: in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.

But I will come to you when I may go through Macedonia; for I do go through Macedonia; and perhaps I may abide with you, and even spend the winter with you, in order that you may send me forward whithersoever I may go. For I do not wish merely to see you in my journey; for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord may permit.


Paul, the apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and brother Timothy, to the church of God which is at Corinth, along with all the saints who are in all Achaia:

to the church of God being in Corinth, to the sanctified in Christ Jesus, to the called saints, along with all who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, theirs and ours:

The salutation of me Paul with my own hand. If any one loves not the Lord as a friend, let him be anathema Maran atha. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. read more.
My love with you all in Christ Jesus.

For we do not write other things to you, but those things which you read and know, and I hope that you will know them perfectly:


But thanks be unto God, who gives this same enthusiasm in your behalf in the heart of Titus; because he indeed accepted our exhortation; and being the more enthusiastic, came unto you of his own accord.

I called Titus, and sent the brother along with him: whether did Titus defraud you? did we not walk by the same Spirit? did we not in the same tracks?


Gaius my host, and that of the whole church salutes you. Erastus the steward of the city, and brother Quartus, salute you.

Erastus remained in Corinth: and I left Trophimus in Miletum sick.


But if Christ is preached that he is risen from the dead, how do certain ones among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?


For have you not houses in which to eat and to drink? or do you cast contempt on the church of God, and shame those not having? What do I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you.


And I say this, that each one says, I indeed am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

For when one may say, I am indeed of Paul; another, I am of Apollos; are you not men?



and through you to go unto Macedonia, and again from Macedonia to come to you, and by you to be sent forward into Judea.


But concerning those things about which you wrote to me: That it is good for a man not to receive a wife:


And it came to pass, while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul having come through the upper regions came down into Ephesus: and found certain disciples,





But Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius;


But I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because they have supplied your deficiency:


And having departed thence, he came into the house of a certain Titus, Justus by name, worshiping God, whose house is joined to the synagogue.


After these things having departed from Athens, he came to Corinth. And having found a certain Jew by name Aquila, a Pontic by race, having recently come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife; because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome: he came to them: and because they were of the same craft, abode with them, and they labored: for they were tentmakers by trade.


Gaius my host, and that of the whole church salutes you. Erastus the steward of the city, and brother Quartus, salute you.


But I exhort you, brethren; (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they have set themselves to minister unto the saints),

But I baptized also the family of Stephanas: besides, I know not if I baptized any other.

But I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because they have supplied your deficiency: