1 Corinthians /
First Corinthians
David E. Garland.
- Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, 2003.
- xxi, 870 pages : map ; 24 cm.
- Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament .
- Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 777-823) and indexes.
Letter opening (1:1-3) -- Thanksgiving for God's grace given to them (1:4-9) -- Factions and dissension in the church (1:10-4:21) -- Incest, lawsuits, and prosititution (5:1-6:20) -- Instructions about sexual relations, divorce, and marriage (7:1-40) -- The dispute over food sacrificed to idols (8:1-11:1) -- Headdress in public worship (11:2-16) -- Divisions at the Lord's supper (11:17-34) -- The use of spiritual gifts in public worship (12:1-14:40) -- The resurrection (15:1-58) -- Instructions for the collection and travel itineraries (16:1-12) -- Letter closing (16:13-24).