1 Corinthians 1:1

AMP: Paul, called as an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

ASV: Paul, called [to be] an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

BSB: Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

DARBY: Paul, [a] called apostle of Jesus Christ, by God's will, and Sosthenes the brother,

DRA: Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes a brother,

KJV: Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

1 Corinthians 1:2

AMP: To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified (set apart, made holy) in Christ Jesus, who are selected and called as saints (God’s people), together with all those who in every place call on and honor the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

ASV: unto the church of God which is at Corinth, [even] them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called [to be] saints, with all that call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, their [Lord] and ours:

BSB: To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

DARBY: to the assembly of God which is in Corinth, to [those] sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all that in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both theirs and ours:

DRA: To the church of God that is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that invoke the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, in every place of theirs and ours.

KJV: Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

1 Corinthians 1:3

AMP: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

ASV: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

BSB: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

DARBY: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and [the] Lord Jesus Christ.

DRA: Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

KJV: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:4

AMP: I thank my God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus,

ASV: I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;

BSB: I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.

DARBY: I thank my God always about you, in respect of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus;

DRA: I give thanks to my God always for you, for the grace of God that is given you in Christ Jesus,

KJV: I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

1 Corinthians 1:5

AMP: so that in everything you were [exceedingly] enriched in Him, in all speech [empowered by the spiritual gifts] and in all knowledge [with insight into the faith].

ASV: that in everything ye were enriched in him, in all utterance and all knowledge;

BSB: For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,

DARBY: that in everything ye have been enriched in him, in all word [of doctrine], and all knowledge,

DRA: That in all things you are made rich in him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

KJV: That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

1 Corinthians 1:6

AMP: In this way our testimony about Christ was confirmed and established in you,

ASV: even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

BSB: because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you.

DARBY: (according as the testimony of the Christ has been confirmed in you,)

DRA: As the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you,

KJV: Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

1 Corinthians 1:7

AMP: so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift [which comes from the Holy Spirit], as you eagerly wait [with confident trust] for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ [when He returns].

ASV: so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;

BSB: Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

DARBY: so that ye come short in no gift, awaiting the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;

DRA: So that nothing is wanting to you in any grace, waiting for the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

KJV: So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Corinthians 1:8

AMP: And He will also confirm you to the end [keeping you strong and free of any accusation, so that you will be] blameless and beyond reproach in the day [of the return] of our Lord Jesus Christ.

ASV: who shall also confirm you unto the end, [that ye be] unreproveable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

BSB: He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

DARBY: who shall also confirm you to [the] end, unimpeachable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

DRA: Who also will confirm you unto the end without crime, in the day of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

KJV: Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:9

AMP: God is faithful [He is reliable, trustworthy and ever true to His promise—He can be depended on], and through Him you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

ASV: God is faithful, through whom ye were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

BSB: God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

DARBY: God [is] faithful, by whom ye have been called into [the] fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

DRA: God is faithful: by whom you are called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

KJV: God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:10

AMP: But I urge you, believers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in full agreement in what you say, and that there be no divisions or factions among you, but that you be perfectly united in your way of thinking and in your judgment [about matters of the faith].

ASV: Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

BSB: I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.

DARBY: Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all say the same thing, and that there be not among you divisions; but that ye be perfectly united in the same mind and in the same opinion.

DRA: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no schisms among you; but that you be perfect in the same mind, and in the same judgment.

KJV: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1 Corinthians 1:11

AMP: For I have been informed about you, my brothers and sisters, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are quarrels and factions among you.

ASV: For it hath been signified unto me concerning you, my brethren, by them [that are of the household] of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

BSB: My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.

DARBY: For it has been shewn to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of [the house of] Chloe, that there are strifes among you.

DRA: For it hath been signified unto me, my brethren, of you, by them that are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

KJV: For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

1 Corinthians 1:12

AMP: Now I mean this, that each one of you says, “I am [a disciple] of Paul,” or “I am [a disciple] of Apollos,” or “I am [a disciple] of Cephas (Peter),” or “I am [a disciple] of Christ.”

ASV: Now this I mean, that each one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos: and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

BSB: What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”

DARBY: But I speak of this, that each of you says, *I* am of Paul, and *I* of Apollos, and *I* of Cephas, and *I* of Christ.

DRA: Now this I say, that every one of you saith: I indeed am of Paul; and I am of Apollo; and I am of Cephas; and I of Christ.

KJV: Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:13

AMP: Has Christ been divided [into different parts]? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul? [Certainly not!]

ASV: Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized into the name of Paul?

BSB: Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?

DARBY: Is the Christ divided? has Paul been crucified for you? or have ye been baptised unto the name of Paul?

DRA: Is Christ divided? Was Paul then crucified for you? or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

KJV: Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

1 Corinthians 1:14

AMP: I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, [Acts 18:8; Rom 16:23]

ASV: I thank God that I baptized none of you, save Crispus and Gaius;

BSB: I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,

DARBY: I thank God that I have baptised none of you, unless Crispus and Gaius,

DRA: I give God thanks, that I baptized none of you but Crispus and Caius;

KJV: I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

1 Corinthians 1:15

AMP: so that no one would say that you were baptized into my name.

ASV: lest any man should say that ye were baptized into my name.

BSB: so no one can say that you were baptized into my name.

DARBY: that no one may say that I have baptised unto my own name.

DRA: Lest any should say that you were baptized in my name.

KJV: Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.

1 Corinthians 1:16

AMP: Now I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know if I baptized anyone else.

ASV: And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

BSB: Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.

DARBY: Yes, I baptised also the house of Stephanas; for the rest I know not if I have baptised any other.

DRA: And I baptized also the household of Stephanus; besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

KJV: And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

1 Corinthians 1:17

AMP: For Christ did not send me [as an apostle] to baptize, but [commissioned and empowered me] to preach the good news [of salvation]—not with clever and eloquent speech [as an orator], so that the cross of Christ would not be made ineffective [deprived of its saving power].

ASV: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

BSB: For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

DARBY: For Christ has not sent me to baptise, but to preach glad tidings; not in wisdom of word, that the cross of the Christ may not be made vain.

DRA: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of speech, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

KJV: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

1 Corinthians 1:18

AMP: For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing and spiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God’s grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God.

ASV: For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.

BSB: For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

DARBY: For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us that are saved it is God's power.

DRA: For the word of the cross, to them indeed that perish, is foolishness; but to them that are saved, that is, to us, it is the power of God.

KJV: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:19

AMP: For it is written and forever remains written,“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise [the philosophy of the philosophers],And the cleverness of the clever [who do not know Me] I will nullify.” [Is 29:14]

ASV: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought.

BSB: For it is written:“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

DARBY: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and set aside the understanding of the understanding ones.

DRA: For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the prudence of the prudent I will reject.

KJV: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

1 Corinthians 1:20

AMP: Where is the wise man (philosopher)? Where is the scribe (scholar)? Where is the debater (logician, orator) of this age? Has God not exposed the foolishness of this world’s wisdom?

ASV: Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

BSB: Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

DARBY: Where [is the] wise? where scribe? where disputer of this world? has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

DRA: Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

KJV: Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

1 Corinthians 1:21

AMP: For since the world through all its [earthly] wisdom failed to recognize God, God in His wisdom was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached [regarding salvation] to save those who believe [in Christ and welcome Him as Savior].

ASV: For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, it was God`s good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save them that believe.

BSB: For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

DARBY: For since, in the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom has not known God, God has been pleased by the foolishness of the preaching to save those that believe.

DRA: For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world, by wisdom, knew not God, it pleased God, by the foolishness of our preaching, to save them that believe.

KJV: For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

1 Corinthians 1:22

AMP: For Jews demand signs (attesting miracles), and Greeks pursue [worldly] wisdom and philosophy,

ASV: Seeing that Jews ask for signs, and Greeks seek after wisdom:

BSB: Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom,

DARBY: Since Jews indeed ask for signs, and Greeks seek wisdom;

DRA: For both the Jews require signs, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

KJV: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

1 Corinthians 1:23

AMP: but we preach Christ crucified, [a message which is] to Jews a stumbling block [that provokes their opposition], and to Gentiles foolishness [just utter nonsense],

ASV: but we preach Christ crucified, unto Jews a stumblingblock, and unto Gentiles foolishness;

BSB: but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

DARBY: but *we* preach Christ crucified, to Jews an offence, and to nations foolishness;

DRA: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews indeed a stumblingblock, and unto the Gentiles foolishness:

KJV: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

1 Corinthians 1:24

AMP: but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks (Gentiles), Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. [Rom 8:28]

ASV: but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

BSB: but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

DARBY: but to those that [are] called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ God's power and God's wisdom.

DRA: But unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

KJV: But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1:25

AMP: [This is] because the foolishness of God [is not foolishness at all and] is wiser than men [far beyond human comprehension], and the weakness of God is stronger than men [far beyond the limits of human effort].

ASV: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

BSB: For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

DARBY: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

DRA: For the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

KJV: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

1 Corinthians 1:26

AMP: Just look at your own calling, believers; not many [of you were considered] wise according to human standards, not many powerful or influential, not many of high and noble birth.

ASV: For behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]:

BSB: Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.

DARBY: For consider your calling, brethren, that [there are] not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.

DRA: For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:

KJV: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

1 Corinthians 1:27

AMP: But God has selected [for His purpose] the foolish things of the world to shame the wise [revealing their ignorance], and God has selected [for His purpose] the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong [revealing their frailty].

ASV: but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put to shame them that are wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;

BSB: But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

DARBY: But God has chosen the foolish things of the world, that he may put to shame the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world, that he may put to shame the strong things;

DRA: But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.

KJV: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

1 Corinthians 1:28

AMP: God has selected [for His purpose] the insignificant (base) things of the world, and the things that are despised and treated with contempt, [even] the things that are nothing, so that He might reduce to nothing the things that are,

ASV: and the base things of the world, and the things that are despised, did God choose, [yea] and the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are:

BSB: He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are,

DARBY: and the ignoble things of the world, and the despised, has God chosen, [and] things that are not, that he may annul the things that are;

DRA: And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:

KJV: And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

1 Corinthians 1:29

AMP: so that no one may [be able to] boast in the presence of God.

ASV: that no flesh should glory before God.

BSB: so that no one may boast in His presence.

DARBY: so that no flesh should boast before God.

DRA: That no flesh should glory in his sight.

KJV: That no flesh should glory in his presence.

1 Corinthians 1:30

AMP: But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God [revealing His plan of salvation], and righteousness [making us acceptable to God], and sanctification [making us holy and setting us apart for God], and redemption [providing our ransom from the penalty for sin],

ASV: But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

BSB: It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

DARBY: But of him are *ye* in Christ Jesus, who has been made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness, and holiness, and redemption;

DRA: But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:

KJV: But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

1 Corinthians 1:31

AMP: so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “He who boasts and glories, let him boast and glory in the Lord.” [Jer 9:24]

ASV: that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

BSB: Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”

DARBY: that according as it is written, He that boasts, let him boast in [the] Lord.

DRA: That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.

KJV: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

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