For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Truth to Learn Christ’s crucifixion is the central theme of Christianity. Behind the Words “Determined” is translated from the Greek verb krinō, which literally means “to discriminate between good and evil,” that is “to judge,...
1 Corinthians 2:1 – Not Eloquent Preaching
And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. Truth to Learn Paul did not depend on eloquence to get his message across. Behind the Words The words “when I came” are from the...
1 Corinthians 1:31 – Where’s Your Focus
that, as it is written, "he who glories, let him glory in the Lord." Truth to Learn The focus of our life needs to be on God, not the things of man. Behind the Words The words “it is written” are translated from the Greek verb graphō , which literally...
1 Corinthians 1:30 – All From God
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— Truth to Learn Our salvation is all from God. Behind the Words The word translated “of” is ek, which means “out of” or “from.” It is an indication of the...