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1 Corinthians 8–13
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Commentary
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Reading Plan
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Monday
- Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 8:6
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-7
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 8—Overview
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 8:4-7
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 8:7-10
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 8:11-12
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 9:1-2
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 9:3-5
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 9:7
Tuesday
- Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 9:19
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:8-27
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 9:9-10
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 9:11-12
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 9:13
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 9:15-18
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Wednesday
- Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 10:13
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 10:6–13
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 10:14
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 10:16
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 10:17
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 10:20
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 10:22
Thursday
- Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 10:25–29
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 10:30
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 11:1–16
Friday
- Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 12:3
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 11:17–22
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 11:23–24
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 11:27–29
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 11:30
Saturday
- Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 12:13
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-26
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 12:1–11
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 12:12–26
Sunday
- Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 13:3
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31
- Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 12:28
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 12:29–31
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:1–3
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a
- Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:8b–13
Joseph Smith Translation Variants
Explore Joseph Smith's inspired translation of the bible by comparing his changes to the King James Version of the New Testament. To learn more, see Joseph Smith's Translation of the Bible: The Joseph Smith Translation and the King James Translation in Parallel Columns.
1 Corinthians 8
KJV |
JST |
(4) As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. |
(4) As concerning therefore the eating of those things which are in the world offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing and that there is none other God but one. |
1 Corinthians 9
KJV |
JST |
(24) Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. |
(24) Know ye not that they which run in a race all run, but only one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. |
1 Corinthians 10
KJV |
JST |
(11) Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. |
(11) Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition also, and for an admonition for those upon whom the end of the world shall come. |
(23) All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. |
(23) All things are not lawful for me, for all things are not expedient: all things are not lawful, for all things edify not. |
(24) Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. |
(24) Let no man seek therefore his own, but every man another’s good. |
(27) If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. |
(27) If any of them that believe not bid you to eat and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. |
(33) Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. |
(33) Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but of the many, that they may be saved. |
1 Corinthians 11
KJV |
JST |
(10) For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. |
(10) For this cause ought the woman to have a covering on her head because of the angels. |
(19) For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. |
(19) For there must be also divisions among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. |
(20) When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord’s supper. |
(20) When ye come together |
(21) For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. |
(21) But in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. |
(29) For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. |
(29) For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh condemnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. |
1 Corinthians 12
KJV |
JST |
(1) Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. |
(1) Now concerning spiritual things, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. |
(31) But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. |
(31) I say unto you, nay, for I have shown unto you a more excellent way. Therefore, covet earnestly the best gifts. |
Reading Resources
1 Corinthians 8–13
Lynne Hilton Wilson, "1 Corinthians 8-13," Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.
Atonement of Jesus Christ
- Lloyd D. Newell, “Walk in Newness of Life,” in Our Savior’s Love: Hope & Healing in Christ, ed. Alonzo L. Gaskill and Stanley A. Johnson (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City, 2015), 103–21.
- Camille Fronk Olson, “Saved and Enabled by the Grace of Jesus Christ,” in Shedding Light on the New Testament: Acts–Revelation, ed. Ray L. Huntington, Frank F. Judd Jr., and David M. Whitchurch (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2009), 46–66.
- Brian K. Ray, “Adoption and Atonement: Becoming Sons and Daughters of Christ,” Religious Educator 6, no. 3 (2005): 129-136.
Escape Temptation
- Richard D. Draper and Michael D. Rhodes, “The Glorious Message about Resurrection and Escape from Sin in 1 Corinthians 15,” BYU New Testament Commentary.
- “Line upon Line: 1 Corinthians 10:13,” Liahona, February 2017.
Unity and the Sacrament
- John S. Robertson, “A Complete Look at Perfect,” BYU Speeches July 1999.
- Greg Klingler, “Ye are the Body of Christ,” BYU Idaho Devotionals.
- Henry B. Eyring, “That We May Be One,” General Conference April 1998.
Women and Covering Their Heads
- Richard D. Draper and Michael D. Rhodes, “1 Corinthians 11:1-3,” BYU New Testament Commentary.
- Lynne Hilton Wilson, “Unveiling Women’s Veils of Authority,” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 28 (2018): 133–154.
Spiritual Gifts
- David M. Whitchurch, “They Unifying Power of Spiritual Gifts,” Shedding Light on the New Testament: Acts–Revelation, ed. Ray L. Huntington, Frank F. Judd Jr., and David M. Whitchurch (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2009), 98–127.
- Craig K. Manscill and Derek Mock, "Gifts of the Spirit," Religious Educator 6, no. 2 (2005): 69–84.
- Gordon B. Hinckley, “Ten Gifts from the Lord,” General Conference October 1985.
- James A. Cullimore, “Gifts of the Spirit,” General Conference 1974.
Charity
- Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, “Faith, Hope, and Charity: The ‘Three Principal Rounds’ of the Ladder of Heavenly Ascent,” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 39 (2020): 207-260.
- Larry E. Dahl, “Faith, Hope, Charity,” in The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988), 137–50.
- Brett G. Scharffs, “The Most Important Three Things in the World,” BYU Speeches May 2009.