1 Corinthians 3:1

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you,.... Though the apostle was a spiritual man himself, had spiritual gifts, even the extraordinary gifts of the Spirit, could judge all things, had the mind of…

And I, brethren - See 1Co 2:1. This is designed to meet an implied objection. He had said 1Co 2:14-16 that Christians were able to understand all things. Yet, they would recollect that he had not…

I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual - This is a continuation of the preceding discourse. See the notes on Co1 2:14, Co1 2:15 (note), and Co1 2:16 (note).

But as unto carnal -…

Here, I. Paul blames the Corinthians for their weakness and nonproficiency. Those who are sanctified are so only in part: there is still room for growth and increase both in grace and knowledge, Pe2…

1Co 3:1-4. The partizanship of the Corinthians a hindrance to spiritual progress

1. And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual The Apostle has said much of the superiority of the…