Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-204).

Introduction -- Commentary -- I. Opening greetings (1:1-9) -- II. The body (1:10-16:18). Paul's responses to Chloe's report (1:10-6:20). Concerning spiritual leaders (1:10-4:21) ; Concerning immorality (5:1-13) ; Concerning lawsuits (6:1-8) ; Concerning visits to prostitutes (6:9-20) ; Conclusion of the First Section : Paul's responses to Chloe's report (1:10-6:20 -- Paul's answers to the Corinthians' questions (7:1-16:18). Concerning the married (7:1-24) ; Concerning the never-been-married (7:25-40) ; Concerning freedom and worship (8:1-11:34) ; Concerning spirit-indwelt people (12:1-15:58) ; Concerning Collection for the Saints (16:1-11) ; Concerning Apollos and others (16:12-18) ; Conclusion of the 'Body' -- III. Concluding greetings (16:19-24).

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