1 Corinthians
Find academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility in the award-winning BECNT series

This substantive volume is one of the best evangelical commentaries available on 1 Corinthians. This new edition has been updated throughout to account for recent scholarship.

Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians is one of the most important epistles in the New Testament. David Garland's thoughtful commentary engages contemporary scholarship while providing a readable study that will be accessible to students, pastors, and scholars.

After considering the context of the letter and the social and cultural setting of Corinth, Garland turns to his exegetical work. An introduction to each major unit of thought is followed by the author's own translation of the Greek text. In the course of his commentary, Garland incorporates references to other ancient writings that help explain particular aspects of Paul's meaning or provide information on the social and cultural context.

As with all volumes in the award-winning BECNT series, this informative, balanced commentary features

· detailed interaction with the Greek text
· extensive research
· chapter-by-chapter exegesis
· a blend of scholarly depth and readability
· an acclaimed, user-friendly design
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1 Corinthians
Find academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility in the award-winning BECNT series

This substantive volume is one of the best evangelical commentaries available on 1 Corinthians. This new edition has been updated throughout to account for recent scholarship.

Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians is one of the most important epistles in the New Testament. David Garland's thoughtful commentary engages contemporary scholarship while providing a readable study that will be accessible to students, pastors, and scholars.

After considering the context of the letter and the social and cultural setting of Corinth, Garland turns to his exegetical work. An introduction to each major unit of thought is followed by the author's own translation of the Greek text. In the course of his commentary, Garland incorporates references to other ancient writings that help explain particular aspects of Paul's meaning or provide information on the social and cultural context.

As with all volumes in the award-winning BECNT series, this informative, balanced commentary features

· detailed interaction with the Greek text
· extensive research
· chapter-by-chapter exegesis
· a blend of scholarly depth and readability
· an acclaimed, user-friendly design
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Find academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility in the award-winning BECNT series

This substantive volume is one of the best evangelical commentaries available on 1 Corinthians. This new edition has been updated throughout to account for recent scholarship.

Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians is one of the most important epistles in the New Testament. David Garland's thoughtful commentary engages contemporary scholarship while providing a readable study that will be accessible to students, pastors, and scholars.

After considering the context of the letter and the social and cultural setting of Corinth, Garland turns to his exegetical work. An introduction to each major unit of thought is followed by the author's own translation of the Greek text. In the course of his commentary, Garland incorporates references to other ancient writings that help explain particular aspects of Paul's meaning or provide information on the social and cultural context.

As with all volumes in the award-winning BECNT series, this informative, balanced commentary features

· detailed interaction with the Greek text
· extensive research
· chapter-by-chapter exegesis
· a blend of scholarly depth and readability
· an acclaimed, user-friendly design

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781540962607
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 11/11/2025
Series: Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament Series
Edition description: 2nd Edition
Pages: 872
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

David E. Garland (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of Christian Scriptures emeritus at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University. He has also served Baylor University as interim president, interim provost, and dean of the seminary. Garland is the author of many books, including commentaries on Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts, 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians/Philemon and volumes on the theology of Mark and the theology of 2 Corinthians.

Table of Contents

Series Prefacexi
Author's Prefacexiii
Abbreviationsxv
Transliterationxx
Mapxxii
Introduction to 1 Corinthians1
I.Letter Opening (1:1-3)24
II.Thanksgiving for God's Grace Given to Them (1:4-9)31
III.Factions and Dissension in the Church (1:10-4:21)37
A.The Report of Their Factions (1:10-17)40
B.The Foolish Wisdom of the Cross (1:18-25)59
C.God's Choice of the Foolish (1:26-31)72
D.Human Wisdom versus the Spirit and Power of God (2:1-5)81
E.The Spirit's Revelation of God's Wisdom (2:6-16)90
F.Evaluating the Work of God's Servants (3:1-17)104
G.How to Regard Oneself; How to Regard Others (3:18-4:5)122
H.The Apostles as Models of the Wisdom of the Cross (4:6-13)130
I.Appeal to Imitate Their Father Paul (4:14-21)144
IV.Incest, Lawsuits, and Prostitution (5:1-6:20)150
A.The Case of Incest (5:1-8)153
B.Renewed Warnings about Tolerance of Sin in the Church (5:9-13)184
C.Admonition against Lawsuits (6:1-11)193
D.Admonition against Visiting Prostitutes (6:12-20)219
V.Instructions about Sexual Relations, Divorce, and Marriage (7:1-40)242
A.Sexual Relations within Marriage (7:1-5)246
B.Celibacy or Marriage for the Unmarried and Widows (7:6-9)267
C.Instructions about Divorce for Those Married to Christians and for Those Married to Non-Christians (7:10-16)278
D.Guiding Principle Underlying the Discussion: Remain as You Are (7:17-24)298
E.The Advisability of Marriage for the Betrothed and for Widows (7:25-40)317
VI.The Dispute over Food Sacrificed to Idols (8:1-11:1)347
A.Introduction of the Issue of Idol Food (8:1-6)363
B.Refutation of Their Practice because of Its Danger to Fellow Christians (8:7-13)378
C.Paul's Own Example to Undergird His Counsel (9:1-27)396
D.Refutation of Their Practice from the Negative Example of the History of Israel in the Wilderness (10:1-13)446
E.Refutation of Their Practice from the Example of the Lord's Supper (10:14-22)472
F.Practical Advice for Dealing with the Issue of Idol Food in Pagan Settings (10:23-11:1)486
VII.Headdress in Public Worship (11:2-16)505
VIII.Divisions at the Lord's Supper (11:17-34)533
IX.The Use of Spiritual Gifts in Public Worship (12:1-14:40)558
A.Introduction of the Topic of Spiritual Gifts (12:1-3)561
B.Variety and Unity of Spiritual Gifts (12:4-11)574
C.The Diversity and Interdependence of Members of the Body (12:12-31)588
D.Love: A More Excellent Way (13:1-13)605
E.The Comparison between Tongues and Prophecy (14:1-19)629
F.The Preference for Prophecy (14:20-25)644
G.Regulations for Worship and Concluding Instructions on Spiritual Gifts (14:26-40)655
X.The Resurrection (15:1-58)678
A.Prologue: Preaching and Belief about the Resurrection of Christ (15:1-11)681
B.The Consequences If the Resurrection of the Dead Is Not True (15:12-19)696
C.The Consequences Since the Resurrection of the Dead Is True (15:20-28)704
D.The Consequences If the Resurrection of the Dead Were Not True (15:29-34)715
E.The Bodily Character of the Resurrection (15:35-49)725
F.All Will Be Changed (15:50-58)739
XI.Instructions for the Collection and Travel Itineraries (16:1-12)750
XII.Letter Closing (16:13-24)764
Works Cited777
Index of Subjects824
Index of Authors830
Index of Greek Words840
Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings841
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