Commentary on the First Epistle to the Corinthians

by F.W. Grosheide

Overview

New in the Eerdmans Classic Biblical Commentaries collection

This classic commentary by F. W. Grosheide on 1 Corinthians unpacks Paul’s letter to the first-century Corinthian church and applies his teachings to our own situation with vigor and understanding. The volume throughout exhibits Grosheide’s fairness to the views of others and his single-mindedness to expound fully the inspired text.

Originally published in 1953 as part of the New International Commentary on the New Testament series, Grosheide’s Commentary on the First Epistle to the Corinthians in this new format will continue helping pastors, teachers, students, and other Bible readers grasp the aim and major themes of Paul’s first Corinthian letter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467452335
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	04/16/2019
Series:	Eerdmans Classic Biblical Commentaries
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	416
File size:	619 KB

About the Author

F. W. Grosheide (1881–1972) was a Dutch New Testament scholar who taught at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and served as president of the Bible Society of the Netherlands.

Table of Contents

Editor's Foreword 5

Introduction 13

I Salutation 1:1-3 21

Thanksgiving 1:4-9 26

The Disputes 1:10-17 33

Divine and Worldly Wisdom 1:18-31 43

II False and True Wisdom 2:1-46 56

III God, His Servants and His Congregation 3:1-17 76

Summary 3:18-23 91

IV Let Nobody Judge in Pride 4:1-13 97

Matter of Fact Communications 4:14-21 111

V Outrageous Fornication 5:1-13 118

VI Forbidden Lawsuits 6:1-11 132

Fornication 6:12-20 143

VII Concerning Wedlock 7:1-7 154

Concerning Marriage 7:8-24 160

Concerning Virgins 7:25-40 173

VIII The Eating of Meat Offered to Idols 8:1-13 187

IX Paul's Example in Self-Sacrifice 9:1-27 199

X The Example of Israel 10:1-13 217

Admonitions Against Idolatry 10:14-22 229

Practical Rules About Idol-Meats 10:23-11:1 239

XI The Veiling of Women 11:2-16 247

Abuses of the Lord's Table 11:17-34 263

XII Concerning Spiritual Gifts in General 12:1-3 278

The Diversity of Gifts 12:4-11 282

Illustration of Christian Unity 12:12-31a 290

XIII The Significance of Love 12:31b-13:13 302

XIV Love and Spiritual Gifts 14:1-19 315

Decorum in the Exercise of Gifts 14:20-25 329

Order in the Assembly 14:26-33a 334

Women to Keep Silent 14:33b-36 341

Conclusion and Exhortation 14:37-40 344

XV Declaration of the Gospel 15:1-11 346

The Pledge of Our Resurrection 15:12-19 355

Future Prospects 15:20-28 361

Baptisms for the Dead 15:29-34 371

The Resurrection Body 15:35-49 379

The Assurance of Victory 15:50-58 390

XVI Final Admonitions and Communications 16:1-18 396

Greetings 16:19-24 405