1 Corinthians 2:1
Context2:1 When I came 1 to you, brothers and sisters, 2 I did not come with superior eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed the testimony 3 of God.
1 Corinthians 7:17
Context7:17 Nevertheless, 4 as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each person, so must he live. I give this sort of direction in all the churches.
1 Corinthians 14:12
Context14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, 5 seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.
1 Corinthians 15:48
Context15:48 Like the one made of dust, so too are those made of dust, and like the one from heaven, so too those who are heavenly.


[2:1] 1 tn Grk “and I, when I came.” Because of the difference between Greek style, which often begins sentences or clauses with “and,” and English style, which generally does not, κἀγώ (kagw) has not been translated here.
[2:1] 2 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.
[2:1] 3 tc ‡ A few important
[7:17] 4 tn Or “only”; Grk “if not.”
[14:12] 7 tn Grk “eager for spirits.” The plural is probably a shorthand for the Spirit’s gifts, especially in this context, tongues.