the first epistle of 
paul the apostle
to the corinthians

First Corinthians is a letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, addressing various issues related to Christian conduct and doctrine. Paul tackles divisions within the church, sexual immorality, lawsuits among believers, marriage and singleness, freedom in Christ, order in worship, the Lord's Supper, and the use of spiritual gifts, concluding with a powerful teaching on the resurrection. He emphasizes unity, love, and living according to Christian ideals in a challenging, worldly environment.