But as unto carnal (αλλ' ως σαρκινοις). Latin carneus. "As men o' flesh," Braid Scots;

"as worldlings," Moffatt. Thi…

CHAPTER 3

The design of this chapter is substantially the same as the previous one. It is to reprove the pride, the philosophy, and the vain…

And I.—Again, as in 1 Corinthians 2:6, the Apostle shows how general principles which he has just explained were exemp…

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ ([Reference 1 Corinthians 3:…

As in 2:1, Paul calls the Corinthians “brothers” (GK 81) before reprimanding them for their spiritual immaturity. Not only had he not preached to t…

And I, brothers (1 Corinthians 3:1). He begins to apply to the Corinthians themselves what he had said concerning carnal peopl…

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you
Though the apostle was a spiritual man himself, had spiritual gifts, even …

The most simple truths of the gospel, concerning human sinfulness and God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, stat…

Previously, the Apostle exposed the strife and division among the Corinthians, who disputed among themselves about the particular ministers of Chri…