1 Corinthians 3:1
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.”1 Corinthians 3:1
What Does 1 Corinthians 3:1 Mean?
1 Corinthians 3:1 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 3:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 13:11“When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”Hebrews 5:12“For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.”1 Peter 2:2“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:”Hebrews 5:13“For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.”1 Corinthians 2:14“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”Ephesians 4:13“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:”2 Timothy 2:15“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”John 3:12“If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?”Jeremiah 3:15“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”1 Corinthians 14:20“Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.”Romans 14:1“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.”1 Corinthians 2:6“Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:”Romans 7:14“For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.”2 Timothy 3:7“Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.”Matthew 16:23“But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.”Matthew 24:45“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”John 16:12“I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.”1 Corinthians 3:3“For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?”Galatians 6:1“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”1 John 2:12“I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.”
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