People of 1 Corinthians
Every person who appears in the book of 1 Corinthians, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
27 profiles tagged People of 1 Corinthians.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Apollos
Eloquent Alexandrian preacher and colleague of the Apostle Paul
An eloquent Jewish Christian from Alexandria known for his deep knowledge of the Scriptures and his significant ministry in the early churches of Ephesus and Corinth.
Paul
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote much of the New Testament
An apostle and missionary who transitioned from a persecutor of the early church to its most prolific evangelist and theologian in the first century AD.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Javan
Patriarchal ancestor of the Greeks and Mediterranean seafaring nations
Javan was a son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized in the Table of Nations as the foundational patriarch of the Greek people and various maritime nations.
Peter
Apostle who served as the spokesman for the Twelve and the leader of the early Church in Jerusalem
The leader of the twelve apostles, known for his confession of Christ, his denial and restoration, and his foundational role in the early Christian church.
Stephanas
First convert in Achaia who ministered to the Apostle Paul and led the Corinthian church
A prominent Greek convert and the first believer in the province of Achaia who served as an ambassador for the Corinthian church to the Apostle Paul.
Timothy
Protégé of the Apostle Paul and recipient of the two Pastoral Epistles who led the church in Ephesus
A prominent first-century Christian leader, missionary, and the loyal younger protégé of the Apostle Paul who served as the overseer of the church in Ephesus.
Moses
Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.
Adam
First human being associated with the fall of man
Adam is the first human being created by God, the husband of Eve, and the progenitor of the human race in the book of Genesis.
Achaicus
Member of the Corinthian delegation who visited Paul in Ephesus
A 1st-century Christian leader from Corinth who, along with Stephanas and Fortunatus, represented the Corinthian church to the Apostle Paul in Ephesus.
Fortunatus
Member of the Corinthian delegation who visited Paul at Ephesus
A member of the church at Corinth who accompanied Stephanas and Achaicus to visit the Apostle Paul in Ephesus, carrying news and support.
Chloe
Christian woman whose household reported the divisions in the Corinthian church to the Apostle Paul
A prominent Christian woman in the 1st century AD whose household reported the internal divisions of the Corinthian church to the Apostle Paul.
Crispus
Synagogue ruler in Corinth who converted to Christianity
Crispus was a prominent Jewish leader in Corinth who, as the ruler of the synagogue, converted to Christianity under the ministry of the Apostle Paul.
Gaius, Host of the Corinthian Church
Host of the Apostle Paul and the entire Corinthian church
A prominent Christian in Corinth known for his hospitality to the Apostle Paul and for being one of the few individuals personally baptized by him.
Sosthenes
Synagogue leader in Corinth who was beaten by a crowd and later became Paul's co-author
Sosthenes was a leader of the synagogue in Corinth who experienced a public beating and later became a trusted colleague and co-author of the Apostle Paul.
Barnabas
Prophet and leader in the Antioch church who mentored the Apostle Paul
A Levite from Cyprus and prominent early church leader recognized by the Holy Spirit as a prophet and teacher within the Christian community at Antioch.
Wife of Peter
wife of the Apostle Peter who accompanied him on his missionary travels
The wife of the Apostle Peter, who traveled with her husband during his ministry and whose mother was healed by Jesus.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
James, Brother of Jesus
Brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church who presided over the Council of Jerusalem
A brother of Jesus Christ who became a central leader of the Jerusalem church and a prominent pillar of the early Christian movement.
Aquila
Jewish Christian coworker of Paul who hosted house churches and instructed Apollos
A Jewish Christian from Pontus who, alongside his wife Priscilla, became a vital coworker of the Apostle Paul and a leader in the early church.
Priscilla
Early church leader and teacher who hosted a house church and mentored Apollos
A prominent female leader in the early church, fellow worker of the Apostle Paul, and wife of Aquila, noted for her hospitality and theological instruction.
Gaius of Corinth
Hospitality to the Apostle Paul and the entire Corinthian church
A prominent early Christian in Corinth known for his hospitality to the Apostle Paul and the entire local church congregation.
James
Leader of the early Jerusalem church and author of the New Testament Epistle of James
The brother of Jesus Christ who transitioned from a skeptic to a primary leader of the early Christian church in Jerusalem and author of the Epistle of James.
Judas
Brother of Jesus and author of the New Testament Epistle of Jude
Judas was one of the four brothers of Jesus, mentioned in the Gospels and generally identified as Jude, the author of the canonical epistle.
The Man Who Had His Father's Wife
Man mentioned by Paul for an incestuous relationship with his stepmother
A member of the early Christian church in Corinth whose incestuous relationship with his stepmother prompted Paul's instruction on church discipline.
Menander
Greek playwright whose maxim on 'bad company' is quoted in 1 Corinthians
A 4th-century BC Greek playwright whose maxim regarding corrupting influences was quoted by the Apostle Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians.