1 Corinthians study section

1 Corinthians key people

Christ crucified and risen, Paul, Sosthenes, and the factions gathered around Apollos and Cephas.

Key figures

Jesus Christ

Christ crucified, the power and wisdom of God; our Passover lamb and the risen firstfruits

Paul

The apostle and founder of the church, writing to correct and instruct it

Sosthenes

Paul’s companion, named with him in the greeting

Apollos and Cephas (Peter)

Leaders around whom the Corinthians formed rival factions

Chloe’s people

Those who reported the divisions in the church to Paul

The Corinthian church

A gifted but divided and immature congregation Paul seeks to mature

My notes

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