GUIDE TO THE SCRIPTURES
Corinthians, Epistles to
See also Paul; Pauline Epistles

Two books in the New Testament. They were originally letters that Paul wrote to the Saints in Corinth to correct disorder among them. The Corinthians lived in a society that was morally wicked.

First Corinthians: Chapter 1 contains Paul's greetings and a message of thanksgiving. Chapters 2-6 are Paul's corrections of faults of the Corinthian Saints. Chapters 7-12 contain Paul's replies to certain inquiries. Chapters 13-15 are concerned with charity, spiritual gifts, and the resurrection. Chapter 16 contains Paul's counsel to stand strong in the faith.

Second Corinthians: Chapter 1 contains Paul's greetings and a message of thanksgiving. Chapter 2 contains personal advice for Titus. Chapters 3-7 deal with the power of the gospel in the lives of the Saints and their leaders. Chapters 8-9 counsel the Saints to be cheerful givers to the poor. Chapters 10-12 are an assertion of Paul's own position as an Apostle. Chapter 13 is an admonition to be perfect.