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1 Corinthians 1:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Hold up, is Jesus split into pieces? Did Paul die on a cross for you? Were you baptized in Paul's name? Come on now.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Stop putting your favorite pastor on a pedestal, Jesus is the only one who actually died for you.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, the church in Corinth was plagued by divisions as believers aligned themselves with different leaders like Paul, Apollos, or Peter, reflecting the city's competitive and status-driven culture. Paul wrote his letter to address this factionalism and remind them that their unity should center on Christ, not human figures. This context highlights how early Christian communities struggled with influences from Greco-Roman society, where loyalty to personalities often overshadowed spiritual truths.

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