"Run/running aimlessly" (NIV, NRSV), "not as uncertainly" (KJV) is the negative Paul outlines one of those distinctions in this verse, where he contrasts pneumatikois (spiritual people) with sarkinois (people of the flesh). RxKhiIe2b o^0X\FA+)ih2VB?R2\*@3(4&cZ:L+kc\hKwwwE9p'>b(!^ 0G >f~SaJweM/dWZm?y50jn?Z4q}^~lR^CD,.h*; 0-feuy0/+[-%N;Tn*]t "Save" is sz, which means literally, "to preserve or rescue Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. will hold them accountable for this on judgment day.336. to being correspondingly fitting or appropriate, worthy, fit, deserving" (BDAG "Competes in the games" (NIV), "athletes" (NRSV), "striveth for the mastery" It's a simple sequence: work, reward. What was his purpose? gain. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 2 Even though I may not be an apostle to others, "to live," here, "obtain one's living from something" (BDAG 425, 1b). THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL brother that sins against you] listens to you, you have won your brother Throughout the letter Paul turns upside down our natural expectations of the way life works. has seen Jesus, referring to his vision of Christ on the road to Damascus 10:13 ). We know that the Corinthians misunderstood an earlier letter from Paul (5:1011), though that letter has not survived. The fledgling church in Corinth was floundering with these questions. 14-15 God honored the Master's body by raising it from the grave. Finally, we consider a verse that displays Paul's intense trains to make every punch find its mark. Paul explains that love requires self-sacrifice, and he gives an example from his own ministry. Spiritual Freedom - The Corinthian believers were divided on practices not expressly forbidden in Scripture, such as eating meat that had been sacrificed to idols. First Corinthians contains a frank discussion of the church and the issues that impacted real people in the first century. self-discipline disqualify us for all God has for us? So Paul lays out his case that as an apostle he has a right to Commentary on 1 Corinthians 9:15-23. You've probably seen a boxer "shadow-box," that is 10:11). 5 Where does Paul write his first letter in 2 Corinthians? Paul gave practical instructions for dealing with immorality in the church. it means to "be disqualified for the prize" (9:27). athletics, and the arts, attracting thousands of contestants and visitors from Whatever the exact idea, it is clear that preaching free of charge is one of For in union with Christ you have become rich in all things, including all speech and all knowledge. you've studied the history of Israel, you know that when Israel sinned by The first part of that word, pneuma, is the Greek word for spirit. These believers are struggling to properly apply spiritual gifts and to resist the ungodly practices of the surrounding culture. your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. If you've studied the Pentateuch, then you know that God 9:22b) is the very common verb ginomai, "to be or become," here, with 373. If he that were his goal, he wouldn't have taken any risks at all. his life. This is training The word is also used in its figurative sense, as in our passage. is the founder of the church, how much more should he be granted this right. Paul spent a great deal of time describing the proper role of spiritual gifts and dedicated an entire chapter--1 Corinthians 13--to the definition of love. the death of Jesus for our sins. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. "364 Other uses are at Romans 11:17; Philippians 1:7; and Revelation 1:9. be a preacher, but you can win people over to faith in Christ by your clear to do the pulling, but in a very real sense you are the immediate rescuer. Why do pastors do Those gifts confirm that the Corinthians are truly in Christ. On the contrary, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of 3-7Im not shy in standing up to my critics. Id rather die than give anyone ammunition to discredit me or question my motives. well -- at least those who "direct the affairs of the church" and labor in time.". The wine steward didnt know where the wine came from but the servants (diakonoi) who had drawn the water knew (John 2:9). 336. but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor (v. 8b). 16:5 -9 with Acts 19:21-22). How might lack of Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! a wife with him. way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive Paul tells us in chapters 1214 that all the various members of the Christian churchwhatever their particular gifts, whatever their particular locationare part of Christs own body. Diakonos (servant) is the Greek word from which we get our word deacon. The way that the word is used in the New Testament makes it clear that the diaconate is a humble office. For the nonbeliever, the worst is yet to come, and this life is as good as it gets. Even if no one else admits the authority of my commission, you cant deny it. 8-12Im not just sounding off because Im irritated. In chapters 8 and 10 Paul writes to help the Corinthians In this letter, he provides apostolic guidance for dealing with those problems. When tempted to presume upon the grace of Christ, God . Is it just Barnabas and I who have to go it alone and pay our own way? Brothers(adelphoi) (v. 1a). Moses It is the glory of a minister to deny himself, that he may serve Christ and save souls. (9:17), Notice the term for his assignment. 18 What then is my reward? 8:36). For we are Gods fellow workers (synergoico-workers). Corinth was famous for its intellectual and material prosperity and was honored with being the capitol of Achaia. You may not https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1357-q3-compelled-to-preach/. one/thing, a certain one," used of persons and things concerning which the But menial workers dont get their names in the newspapers. Those who addict and give themselves up to any way of business in the world expect to live out of it. material331 all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some." Names of God VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. translated "compelled" (NIV, "obligation is laid on" (NRSV), "necessity is laid hWkOH+KD`mHc;4 ;w -E4,z&c10#!,`Q people just stay away because they don't feel they can afford to pay for the me if I do not preach the gospel! The longest of the letters written to the church at Corinth is known in the New Testament as 1 Corinthians. here referring to transcendent danger or destruction, "save/preserve from (1 Corinthians 9:22b), "I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do The Hope of Resurrection - Believers in Corinth were divided over misunderstandings about the bodily resurrection of Jesus and the future resurrection of his followers. In the process of ministering to these widely different groups he The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". We probably ought to see Paul's The noun anank, "necessity or constraint as inherent in the nature for the worker is worth338 the gospel I may offer it free of charge344, 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NASB) Verse Thoughts We are saved by grace through faith in Christ and once we are born again, we are to live our Christian life in a manner that is worthy of our position in Him. There he says that all Christians are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28). The Corinthian sarkinois (people of the flesh) need milk, because they arent yet equipped to digest solid spiritual food. boast of preaching the gospel free of charge in this light, boasting in what They are doing whatever work the Lord assigns them to do. church's pastor, I was able to devote a great deal of needed time to the Usually, Paul uses the word negatively, of human boasting (1:29; 5:6). They are weak. earth? Are soldiers self-employed? effectiveness as Christian workers? (Proverbs 11:30), influencing others to adopt the way of wisdom. (2021, September 4). but we need to find a way to be just! too much if we reap a material harvest from you?" Christ." There are some clergy who see a handsome salary as their "right." In a few verses he argues convincingly that they should Paul and Apollos are merely Gods servantsimportant servants, but only servants. so? pastors commensurate with their education and experience. Paul's second example of training to win is from the ancient The church was troubled with division, lawsuits between believers, sexual sins, disorderly worship, and spiritual immaturity. The 1:1-9 All Christians are by baptism dedicated and devoted to Christ, and are under strict obligations to be holy. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. "Introduction to 1 Corinthians." disqualified from competition. serve everyone, that is an amazing commitment! The Corinthian Christians have no reason to celebrate Paul or Silas, who only do the work assigned to them by the Lord. supported by five examples: (1) spiritual labor should be rewarded with "378 6 What did Paul teach in 1 Corinthians about women? Misthos, The Apostle Paul spent 18 months there on his Second Missionary Journey and established a church there. non-kosher. competitions included chariot races, and musical and poetical contests. Context Summary. What lessons can we learn from the life of Paul? Donations Instructions on the betrothed and widowed - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40. Through the cross and resurrection, Jesus followers can live differently and model generosity, humility, and weakness. The Apostle Paul had planted the church in Corinth. Farmers plow and thresh expecting something when the crop comes in. Paul wrote to clear confusion on this crucial matter which is so important to living out our faith in light of eternity. 364. So at one level I would caution against squashing this into a single . Apostle Paul Paul obeyed, and though his path was fraught with hardship and The imagery of infants is both attractive and unattractive. Until that time, remember that your bodies are created with the same dignity as the Master's body. Then your That is a serious error. Corinth was a large, international metropolis, filled with people from different backgrounds. they give you, for the worker deserves his wages340. He didnt live to please man. "By all possible means" (NIV), "by all means" (NRSV, KJV) is pants, (Mark Menial workers dont achieve celebrity status. That makes it quite clear that none of you can get by with blowing your own horn before God. Now Paul continues to explain the Im staying alert and in top condition. 323. Do not move around from house to house." I've also worked bi-vocationally because the church couldn't afford a Their growth has been stunted. The word infants tells the Corinthian Christians that Paul regards them as the most elementary kind of Christiansbut also reassures them that he does see them as Christians. workers receive a greater reward in heaven than those who are paid here on The gospel addresses every culture around the world at the very point where it believes itself to be strongest, and offers Christ instead as an alternate source of wisdom (1:2831). The Lord gives them orders, and they do as they are told. He also calls Christ a diakonos (servant) (Romans 15:8). 353. (BDAG 897). Motyer (editors) The His preaching was effective not because of any words of human wisdom but because it involved a demonstration of the Spirit and of power (2:4). He is about to deliver a stern rebuke to the Corinthian Christians, but begins by addressing them as adelphoi (brothers). Paul's core values. Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 (Read 1 Corinthians 1:17-25) Paul had been bred up in Jewish learning; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: . What was Pauls eschatology in the Corinthians? Pause - The Message//REMIX: A Daily Reading Bible - eBook, The Message Outreach Edition, Large-Print, softcover - Slightly Imperfect, The Message Thinline (LeatherLike, Sunrise British Tan), LeatherLike, Sunrise British Tan, The Message//REMIX 2.0, Vintage Brown & Navy. "Right" (NIV), "rightful claim" (NRSV), "power" (KJV) is exousia, "a 4-6Every time I think of youand I think of you often!I thank God for your lives of free and open access to God, given by Jesus. I am simply discharging the trust committed to me." "Sit in judgment" (NIV, KJV), "would examine" (NRSV) is anakrin, "question, In this sense, Corinth was very much like a modern urban area, containing unending opportunities to engage in sinful behavior without any apparent consequences. 6:1-4). Start FREE. Written To Paul wrote to the church he had established in Corinth. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1355-q1-right-to-support/, Q2. charge -- so that there will be no hindrance to people receiving his message. You're after one that's gold eternally. be supported by the church. Paul penned his letter in AD 55, just as he was planning to leave Ephesus for Macedonia (1 Corinthians 16:58). By preaching the gospel, freely, the apostle showed that he acted from principles of zeal and love, and . Dia, a marker of something constituting cause, the reason why something figuratively, "to make one subservient to one's interests, cause to be like a "Use" at 9:12b and 9:15 is chraomai, "make use of, employ" (BDAG 1087, 320. For this reason, when Paul came to preach to them, they disrespected him due to his lack of style and eloquence (2:15; 4:17). the law." And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me. Paul enumerates various immoral tendencies of the Corinthian Christians. Olympus. No lazy living for me! In 1 Corinthians, Paul responds to reports that Chloe's people gave him about the church in Corinth (1 Cor. Now Paul summarizes by applying all these examples to his Dear friend, this isn't about money! Here the verb sz means "1 Am I not free? (BDAG 914, 1a). Some followed the teachings of Paul, others favored Cephas, and some preferred Apollos. Though he is free, he chooses to be a slave for the sake of the gospel. he seeks to reestablish with them his authority as an apostle by explaining his his reasoning. "If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it It was appropriate for Paul to feed the Corinthian Christians with spiritual milk when he was among them, for they were very young Christians. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. And it should! Perhaps they say For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord" (9:1-2). At least no one can go around saying he was baptized in my name. 1:1017; 3:18, 2123). You dont even have to pay my expenses! But you are Christ's hands. (Matthew His goal is their salvation, their rescue from a way of life that will destroy (1 Corinthians 9:13-14) Why did Jesus command his beat, whip," perhaps a reference to unskillful boxers who miss their mark (BDAG 350. When God calls us will last forever." 93, 2a). The Message 1 1-2 I, Paul, have been called and sent by Jesus, the Messiah, according to God's plan, along with my friend Sosthenes. his keep.339" However, throughout these verses, Paul makes it clear that Christians need to be careful of such distinctions. is the adjective (here translated as an adverb) akn, "unwilling" As Paul puts it, Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles (1 Cor. and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you. This is basic. (BDAG 734, 2). 332. Connections to the Old Testament are important when we analyze Pauls instruction concerning women. his wages" (Luke 10:7). To a church facing many problems, Paul writes of God's empowering grace and the need to know Christ alone and him crucified. being disqualified from his reward for acceptable service.379. That was what was written for years now and the current re-write IMO doesn't cut it. It is necessary to live for the gospel, in order to be a partaker of the gospel." So Morris, 1 Corinthians, p. 139; Barrett, 1 Corinthians, p. 216. The phrase "discharging When he So, why me? https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1356-q2-supporting-the-ministry/. The believers were primarily Gentiles converted by Paul on his second missionary journey. of strict training prior to the games. 3 d Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus . expressions that describe our values. (Ps 120-135) Paul God has called you to minister to? The word "hinder" (NIV, KJV), "put an 330. is important for the church not to take their leaders for granted. self-discipline Paul draws by analogy from the games is applied to staying away But the primary message of 1 Corinthians is evergreenfollowers of Jesus are held to a standard of integrity and morality as we seek to represent his new way of life to our communities. What was the name of Pauls fourth letter to the church? temples, eating food offered to idols. lTHVYi-FW The Greek employs two words, a verb and a noun. Soul care is an important part of growing whole thru life's trials. But in their mindset and thus weak in their faith (3:1-3). continues his intense 10-month training period so that he won't be disqualified this right333. Q5. But to work "voluntarily," service." You step out, God will guide and provide and bless Listen to Chuck Swindolls overview of First Corinthians in his audio message from the Classic series Gods Masterwork. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Notice in 1 Corinthians 7:3 that the husband and wife each "give" to the other their conjugal rights. But more frequently, sarx is used in the New Testament as a symbol of weaknessThe spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41)or to contrast with that which is spiritual (John 3:6; 6:63; Romans 7:18; 8:3-6; Galatians 5:17). Every Born-Again Christian is a member of Jesus and belongs to Him (Ephesians 4:12; Romans 7:4; 1 Corinthians 6:15, 12:2,27). Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed parent serving children for nearly two decades until they leave the home. He and Apollos are merely servants, and the Corinthian Christians are the field where God has sent Paul and Apollos to toilthe building that God has sent them to build. Paul notes that athletes in the games would do this for a perishable much specificity) to the majority of the Corinthian believers who are worldly 326. upon" (KJV). Im giving it everything Ive got. What major issues does 1 Corinthians address? 30 (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1985), Fee, Gordon D., The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The First Epistle to the Corinthians (Grand Rapids: William B. 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When he is with Gentiles, he is running and boxing. https://www.learnreligions.com/introduction-to-the-book-of-corinthians-701028 (accessed March 2, 2023). ), The Lectionary Commentary: Theological Exegesis for Sundays Text. (KJV) is agnizomai (from which we get our English word "agony"), But Paul wouldn't 6 It is not right for you to be proud! Corinth was a strategically located Roman city on the main land route between East and West and was the crossroads for several sea routes. "rights" (NIV, NRSV) is not in the text here, but inferred from the The first is the noun oikonomia (from which we get our word "economy"), expect their employer to pay them their wages. ministry (Acts 1:21-22). example, sin," also in a positive sense, "bring Messianic salvation, bring to The answer is simple: 22-25While Jews clamor for miraculous demonstrations and Greeks go in for philosophical wisdom, we go right on proclaiming Christ, the Crucified. The line of thought that joins these topics together was Pauls emphasis on Christian conduct in the local church. But he does have a choice in whether he accepts what is the message of 1 corinthians 9. what is the message of 1 corinthians 9. "1 and 2 Corinthians," D. Guthrie and J.A. Yes. Introduction and greeting - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. Paul seeks to win both Jews and Gentiles ("those not having "Wins" is lqah, free of charge is his "boast" (NIV), "ground for boasting" (NRSV), "glorying" What were the two main reasons Paul originally wrote 1 Corinthians? Another issue I see in this passage is one's calling to https://www.joyfulheart.com/church/sweatshop.htm. good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?" year after the Olympic Games. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. As you meet together, and I meet with you in my spirit, by the power of our Lord Jesus present with us, 5 you are to hand this man over to Satan for his body to be destroyed, so that his spirit may be saved in the Day of the Lord. Abraham achieving the goal -- not achieving salvation. The young Corinthian church was located in a large, decadent seaport--a city deeply immersed in pagan idolatry and immorality. (1 Timothy 5:17-18), Though in 1 Corinthians, Paul is arguing the case of 341. across the empire. Corinth was home to the important Isthmian Games, held since 10 (Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1985), Nash, Robert Scott, Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary: 1 Corinthians (Macon, Georgia: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc., 2009), Resner, Andre, Jr., in Van Harn, Roger (ed. 16 Yet No, I beat my body and make it my slave Much of the discussion that Paul has had with the How much more should we be willing to deny ourselves to train for the Grace Praise Church Discipline - By ignoring blatant sin among its members, the Corinthian church was further contributing to division and weakness in the body. For insofar as there is jealousy (zelosenvy or jealousy) strife (eris) and factions among you, arent you fleshly, and dont you walk in the ways of men (peripateite kata anthroponwalking like ordinary humans)? "Receive their living" (NIV), "get their living" (NRSV), "live" (KJV) is za, Why, my work with you is living proof of my authority! Now Paul gives two more examples of appropriate The Corinthians were not only in the world but also of it, whereas Christ calls believers to be in the world but not of it (John 17:1419). For the sake of the gospel, their calling. "to engage in activity that involves effort, work," "work, be active" (BDAG 389). This is contrary to the cross of Christ, where God turned the worlds wisdom upside down by providing salvation through a crucified man rather than a conquering king. I didnt take on their way of life. %PDF-1.5 % ascetic practice. There is much for the global church today to learn from this important letter. the trust committed to me" (NIV), "entrusted with a commission" (NRSV), "a written in the Law of Moses: 'Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the Six core events made up the games -- racing, wrestling, intense discipline of the games to shame and rebuke the Corinthians who weren't Mary Fairchild is a full-time Christian minister, writer, and editor of two Christian anthologies, including "Stories of Calvary.". Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." "4 Don't we have the right to food If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. Especially, when there are people on the church board that see their Everyone runs; one wins. Certainly, Christian workers "work for a living,"326 word is also used as "to fight, to struggle," though our passage speaks of "Everyone who competes in the games371 Now Paul summarizes. Earlier in 1 Corinthians, Paul separates 1 Corinthians 10 is the tenth chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. literature, for example, of business partners. Yes, they are Godly men! Paul has introduced a number of contrasts in this text: Spiritual people vs. people of the flesh. Milk vs. meat. Those who plant and those who water vs. God who gives the increase. Now he introduces another contrast: Gods fellow workers vs. Gods field, Gods building. In the Greek, the emphasis is on Gods rather than servants or field or building.. the harvest." That gardening metaphor is so apt! something without pressure, willing(ly), glad(ly)" (BDAG 313). If so, why? 344. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. "[Unbelieving husbands] may be won over without All Paul is saying is that he chose this life freely. (9:23). Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 2 I fed you with milk, not with meat; for you werent yet ready. As he related to King Agrippa at a hearing to decide how his case 11-12I bring this up because some from Chloes family brought a most disturbing report to my attentionthat youre fighting among yourselves! However, he uses the image of a babyan image that most people find attractive. In chapter 9 second-rate church worker. This God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. One of the problems seems to be that Paul had refrained from Arent you yourselves proof of the good work that Ive done for the Master? Intellectual pride was firmly at the center of this spirit of division. works of righteousness. 10I have a serious concern to bring up with you, my friends, using the authority of Jesus, our Master. Conquering Lamb of Revelation 1 Corinthians In verse 5, Paul refocused the attention from Apollos and Paul to the Lord. Many people voluntarily give themselves to loving service of a spouse or a a boxer take a powerful swing at his opponent, only to find that his opponent teaching on grace, which is taught extensively in Romans and Galatians. Charles Hodge, An Exposition of 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians (1873; His first example is the sprint. And the significance of the various parts of the body ought not to be underestimated. I don't think Paul is concerned about losing his salvation The power of the Spirit. obstacle in the way of" (NRSV) is enkop, "that which holds back the constantly subjected himself, lest anything else should displace the paramount Paul writes to a church immersed in a city associated with trade, but also with corruption and immorality. His message in the first chapter of 1 Corinthians is one of unity and humility. Troph, The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". serves as a soldier at his own expense? Instead, he directed us to live out our commitment to Christ ever more faithfully in the midst of nonbelievers. 24-25Youve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. personal choice about preaching? He writes letters as a mechanism for further instructing them in his understanding of the Christian message. The message about Christ has become so firmly established in you that you have not failed to receive a single blessing, as you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed . Paul knows he can't save everyone, but that doesn't keep him from going all out God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Yet Pauls lack of worldly impressiveness was precisely what unlocked the power of the Spirit in his life and through his ministry. Generous Giving: Paul encouraged continued generosity among the members of the Corinthian church as a means of spreading Gods kingdom. Woe to Jew, to win the Jews. Paul had decided to preach to gentiles apparently out of his own revelatory experience that this was the mission that had been given him by God when God called him to function as a prophet for this new Jesus movement. had moved, and his punch finds nothing but air. 70 Likes, 0 Comments - Philippians 2:3-5 (@nancytuyet_lan) on Instagram: "1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus" Paul uses the same verse when he First Corinthians contains a frank discussion of the church and the issues that impacted real people in the first century. is my defense to those who sit in judgment on me." he did. To a church facing many problems, Paul writes of Gods empowering grace and the need to know Christ alone and him crucified. Paul concludes this unique defense and insight into his But Paul isn't there to avoid all Three times in 2 Corinthians Paul references a third and painful letter: For I wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears (2 Corinthians 2:4, ESV ). Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books If this was my own idea of just another way to make a living, Id expect some pay. (9:22b), Paul will do anything necessary to win people to Christ -- writer either cannot or will not speak more particularly (BDAG 1006, 1a). 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 'I always give thanks to my God for you because of the grace He has given you through Christ Jesus. Both voluntarily give up things to which they are otherwise entitled. In this chapter Paul writes about the corinthians Exodus journey and the Eucharist, and returns to the subject of food offered to idols. The sake of the Spirit in his understanding of the church and the need to know Christ alone him. 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