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Tyndale New Testament Commentaries #7
The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary
Leon Morris's study on I Corinthians is a contribution to the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries, a popular commentary designed to help the general Bible reader understand clearly what the text actually says and what it means, without undue recourse to scholarly technicalities.
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First published January 1, 1958
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June 13, 2021
Probably my favorite commentary on 1 Corinthians.
July 29, 2024
Classic Schreiner. Clear. Concise. Credible interpretation with a pastoral tone
September 17, 2024
Really good. Schreiner has a good mix of his own thoughts on 1 Cor. and picks wisely from scholarship and ancient sources in order to make clear things that were muddy.
This is a great companion to take with you when studying 1 Corinthians, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite books of the Bible.
This is a great companion to take with you when studying 1 Corinthians, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite books of the Bible.
November 3, 2025
Classic Schreiner. Really helpful introduction.
October 23, 2025
This is a good and accessible commentary on 1 Corinthians. It is too short and too surface level to engage seriously with certain challenging passages (there are a lot in 1 Corinthians) but in every passage it does a great job of boiling down a few concrete points of theology and some great application for various aspects of life.
The best uses of this commentary would be a for a light read-through in group or Bible study on 1 Corinthians. Or, if you are preaching through the book, use this alongside a larger commentary for aid in going from text to sermon with its summaries and application.
The best uses of this commentary would be a for a light read-through in group or Bible study on 1 Corinthians. Or, if you are preaching through the book, use this alongside a larger commentary for aid in going from text to sermon with its summaries and application.
June 16, 2021
J'apprécie énormément la capacité de synthèse de Schreiner. Vraiment réjoui que ce très bon commentaire sur 1 Corinthiens puisse être accessible en français.
October 28, 2020
What a commentary on 1 Corinthians!
I bought it because I wanted to understand a chapter but ended reading the entire book. I also felt very comfortable reading through it. I felt like he was at my side explaning to me the meaning of a verse in the most normal way. He explains various postures on difficult pasages/verses and greek words that are necessary for a complete comprehension.
I think Morris wrote with a good balance, he was technical sometimes but never exaggerated and also wrote as a pastor and a brother in Christ.
Recommended!
I bought it because I wanted to understand a chapter but ended reading the entire book. I also felt very comfortable reading through it. I felt like he was at my side explaning to me the meaning of a verse in the most normal way. He explains various postures on difficult pasages/verses and greek words that are necessary for a complete comprehension.
I think Morris wrote with a good balance, he was technical sometimes but never exaggerated and also wrote as a pastor and a brother in Christ.
Recommended!
June 22, 2023
Really solid.
October 11, 2018
Thomas Schreiner provides us an ideal commentary of the type aimed at pastors or Bible students rather than scholars. It’s part of the celebrated Tyndale New Testament Commentary (TNTC) series that’s been a favorite for decades. In fact, the value of this series becomes especially apparent when Schreiner confesses that it was a distinct help in his younger days. Talk about coming full circle!
His task, however, was daunting as he gets to replace the redoubtable editor and writer Leon Morris. Morris was exceptionally gifted for these type of commentaries, so I can see why the current editors went after a heavy hitter like Schreiner. For my money, Schreiner, who had already proven adept with major exegetical works, scored a home run here. (That’s high praise from one who will never part with Morris!)
After a nice bibliography, Schreiner turns out a thoughtful, well-constructed Introduction. He surveys the city of Corinth, Paul’s ministry there, and the occasion of the epistle. His description of the letter’s occasion was perceptive and was strengthened by several appropriate tables. Next, he delves into the nature of the letter, which is a sane look at the letter’s unity. In the section on major theological themes, he begins with the Trinity and spreads to the church. Other themes include salvation, resurrection, the Christian life, food offered to idols, and spiritual gifts. He ends with a nice outline.
The commentary itself is outstanding. If you want to see the quality of his work, look at a controversial passage like, say, I Corinthians 7 on marriage issues. Words like gentle and gracious come to mind. On the other hand, words like brave and certain come to mind as well. In other words, you will get the kind of things you are looking for when you pick up one of this kind of commentary.
This commentary is a winner all around. It’s inexpensive too. What more could you ask for?
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
His task, however, was daunting as he gets to replace the redoubtable editor and writer Leon Morris. Morris was exceptionally gifted for these type of commentaries, so I can see why the current editors went after a heavy hitter like Schreiner. For my money, Schreiner, who had already proven adept with major exegetical works, scored a home run here. (That’s high praise from one who will never part with Morris!)
After a nice bibliography, Schreiner turns out a thoughtful, well-constructed Introduction. He surveys the city of Corinth, Paul’s ministry there, and the occasion of the epistle. His description of the letter’s occasion was perceptive and was strengthened by several appropriate tables. Next, he delves into the nature of the letter, which is a sane look at the letter’s unity. In the section on major theological themes, he begins with the Trinity and spreads to the church. Other themes include salvation, resurrection, the Christian life, food offered to idols, and spiritual gifts. He ends with a nice outline.
The commentary itself is outstanding. If you want to see the quality of his work, look at a controversial passage like, say, I Corinthians 7 on marriage issues. Words like gentle and gracious come to mind. On the other hand, words like brave and certain come to mind as well. In other words, you will get the kind of things you are looking for when you pick up one of this kind of commentary.
This commentary is a winner all around. It’s inexpensive too. What more could you ask for?
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
November 21, 2019
4.5–5 stars
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May 4, 2020
Très bonne série de commentaires Tyndale. J'ai beaucoup apprécié à la fois l'aspect académique et sa lecture aisée. Je le recommande à chacun pour une étude approfondie des écritures sur la première épître aux Corinthiens. Un travail sérieux.
December 12, 2017
Like all of Leon Morris' commentaries, this book is excellent. It does a great job of delving into the hard questions and the difficult passages of the book of 1 Corinthians, without getting lost in the weeds and forgetting its overall purpose. Any pastor would be blessed to use this as a resource for a teaching series on 1 Corinthians.
December 12, 2020
A fairly concise volume. The intro is a standard brief Tyndale intro. The commentary is generally workmanlike which matches the book. This changes with the love chapter. As this beautiful chapter unfolds, Leon Morris shows his ability to take a beautiful passage and add both beauty and depth. This is the high point of the volume.
June 3, 2025
The Tyndale series are a perfect combination of depth and brevity, as it engages with the text and interacts with Biblical themes and cultural context.
This particular volume is no exception. Morris, the author of this work and editor of the series, offers his usual balanced view as he walks us through a tricky book.
This particular volume is no exception. Morris, the author of this work and editor of the series, offers his usual balanced view as he walks us through a tricky book.
June 6, 2018
The Tyndale series continues to be my top recommendation for lay people wanting to understand the Scriptures more deeply. And for preachers, the best short, simple commentaries. Leon Morris' volume on 1 Corinthians is no exception.
May 6, 2025
Helpful commentary; succinct, exegetical.
June 8, 2020
Out of all of Paul’s letters, 1 Corinthians is especially memorable. While viewed as an evangelistic success, the church was still full of many problems. Paul had much to say, and in the Tyndale New Testament Commentary on 1 Corinthians, Thomas R. Schreiner helps explain the true meaning of this book in the Bible and makes its message plain.
About the Author
Schreiner is Associate Dean and James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The series is edited by Eckhard J. Schnabel and the consulting editor is Nicholas Perrin. Schreiner writes with clarity, conviction, and authority.
The robust introduction to this edition is worth the price of the book and helps set the stage for understanding 1 Corinthians. The structural analysis provided by Schreiner is sufficiently detailed, and commentary - including the context, comments, and theology - are fully realized.
Standout Sections
While I found Schreiner to be well-rounded in his commentary, I did find some standout sections. First, in regards to marriage matters in 1 Corinthians 7:1-24, there is a general principle that an individual is to remain in his or her calling. Namely, it is the situation in which he or she was called. He is quick to point out that slaves and free persons were bought by the blood of Christ, so we all belong to God and should not be enslaved to other human beings.
Second, in regards to the “perfect” in 1 Corinthians 13, Schreiner argues that Paul refers to the arrival of the eschaton, when all God’s purposes for human beings will be realized and fulfilled. And in regards to “putting the ways of childhood behind,” Paul is comparing the period of childhood to this present era. The day of adulthood will be at the consummation of all things.
Conflict and Compromise
The cosmopolitan city of Corinth is one that we might actually recognize today. Conflict and compromise plagued the church, with issues on divisions, mistreating the Lord’s Supper, abuse of spiritual gifts, and flagrant sexual sin. To study this book of the Bible is to be prepared for practical issues with a theological basis. We need to understand it, and this commentary is an excellent help.
I received a media copy of 1 Corinthians and this is my honest review.
About the Author
Schreiner is Associate Dean and James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The series is edited by Eckhard J. Schnabel and the consulting editor is Nicholas Perrin. Schreiner writes with clarity, conviction, and authority.
The robust introduction to this edition is worth the price of the book and helps set the stage for understanding 1 Corinthians. The structural analysis provided by Schreiner is sufficiently detailed, and commentary - including the context, comments, and theology - are fully realized.
Standout Sections
While I found Schreiner to be well-rounded in his commentary, I did find some standout sections. First, in regards to marriage matters in 1 Corinthians 7:1-24, there is a general principle that an individual is to remain in his or her calling. Namely, it is the situation in which he or she was called. He is quick to point out that slaves and free persons were bought by the blood of Christ, so we all belong to God and should not be enslaved to other human beings.
Second, in regards to the “perfect” in 1 Corinthians 13, Schreiner argues that Paul refers to the arrival of the eschaton, when all God’s purposes for human beings will be realized and fulfilled. And in regards to “putting the ways of childhood behind,” Paul is comparing the period of childhood to this present era. The day of adulthood will be at the consummation of all things.
Conflict and Compromise
The cosmopolitan city of Corinth is one that we might actually recognize today. Conflict and compromise plagued the church, with issues on divisions, mistreating the Lord’s Supper, abuse of spiritual gifts, and flagrant sexual sin. To study this book of the Bible is to be prepared for practical issues with a theological basis. We need to understand it, and this commentary is an excellent help.
I received a media copy of 1 Corinthians and this is my honest review.
November 30, 2018
Tyndale New Testament commentaries is on the of more recognizable commentary series. It has been around for many decades and has been the bastion of more or less conservative theological commentaries. In recent years due to developments in Biblical scholarship, there has been a need for some of the volumes to be updated. While IVP is going through a full-revamp of series, there are going at a slow but methodological process.
One of the new updates in this series, is 1st Corinthians by Thomas R. Schreiner. Schreiner is one of today's foremost New Testament scholars and one who is committed to Biblical inerrancy and Christ focused living. This volume is truly massive for this series, 352, as has been the case with most of the updated volumes. With this size increase comes not only more lengthy notes on the text, but a dedicated area at the end of each section, dedicated to application. This is a new section not found in most of the volumes. In previous volumes it was scatted throughout, now it is located in specific places, throughout the text.
If you are a Sunday School teacher, Bible Study leader, or Pastor, you will find this work a great asset. Unfortunately this is still just an introduction series and will need to be paired with an additional work, preferably and exegetical commentary, to get the full understanding of Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians.
This book was provided to me free of charge from IVP Publishing in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.
One of the new updates in this series, is 1st Corinthians by Thomas R. Schreiner. Schreiner is one of today's foremost New Testament scholars and one who is committed to Biblical inerrancy and Christ focused living. This volume is truly massive for this series, 352, as has been the case with most of the updated volumes. With this size increase comes not only more lengthy notes on the text, but a dedicated area at the end of each section, dedicated to application. This is a new section not found in most of the volumes. In previous volumes it was scatted throughout, now it is located in specific places, throughout the text.
If you are a Sunday School teacher, Bible Study leader, or Pastor, you will find this work a great asset. Unfortunately this is still just an introduction series and will need to be paired with an additional work, preferably and exegetical commentary, to get the full understanding of Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians.
This book was provided to me free of charge from IVP Publishing in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.
September 18, 2019
See my fuller review at my blog Spoiled Milks (02/01/19)
Schreiner’s "aim in writing [this commentary] is to explain the text before us" (xi). Rather than five interpretations, Schreiner presents his own view, occasionally presenting other views. The reader wants to understand 1 Corinthians, not what everyone else says.
Beginning each section, Schreiner summarizes the text. Then, with each subsection, he provides the context, verse-by-verse comments, and ends with a theological recap. With each verse, Schreiner gives a one sentence comment on how this particular verse fits within Paul's argument. Schreiner explains the whole letter in under 350 pages. Most verses rarely receive more than two paragraphs, though a verse like 11:3 receives just over six pages.
Whether you are a pastor, a student, a biblical scholar, or simply a layperson who would just like to understand 1 Corinthians, pick up this book. Schreiner writes clearly and succinctly. He draws out the theology of 1 Corinthians with ease, and his humility shows throughout the book. Not every point can be explained (e.g., what does it mean that the Son delivers the kingdom to God the Father in 1 Cor 15:25?), but for that you can move on to larger works. If you wanted to pair Schreiner with a larger, exegetical commentary, you could go with Ciampa/Rosner (PNTC), Garland (BECNT), Gardner (ZECNT), or Thiselton (NIGTC).
Schreiner’s "aim in writing [this commentary] is to explain the text before us" (xi). Rather than five interpretations, Schreiner presents his own view, occasionally presenting other views. The reader wants to understand 1 Corinthians, not what everyone else says.
Beginning each section, Schreiner summarizes the text. Then, with each subsection, he provides the context, verse-by-verse comments, and ends with a theological recap. With each verse, Schreiner gives a one sentence comment on how this particular verse fits within Paul's argument. Schreiner explains the whole letter in under 350 pages. Most verses rarely receive more than two paragraphs, though a verse like 11:3 receives just over six pages.
Whether you are a pastor, a student, a biblical scholar, or simply a layperson who would just like to understand 1 Corinthians, pick up this book. Schreiner writes clearly and succinctly. He draws out the theology of 1 Corinthians with ease, and his humility shows throughout the book. Not every point can be explained (e.g., what does it mean that the Son delivers the kingdom to God the Father in 1 Cor 15:25?), but for that you can move on to larger works. If you wanted to pair Schreiner with a larger, exegetical commentary, you could go with Ciampa/Rosner (PNTC), Garland (BECNT), Gardner (ZECNT), or Thiselton (NIGTC).
May 1, 2016
This was the first in this commentary series that I picked up and I was helped by it enough to continue to purchase volumes as I continued my studies. It is neither strictly academic nor strictly devotional and, therefore, is a help in both ways. I'd recommend the series, although I have found that the author (as it is a compilation) tends to make a difference.
June 27, 2021
I continue to be impressed with IVP's Tyndale commentary series. All are high quality, well written, non technical commentaries for the lay reader or someone who just wants the gist of the book. Not a great source for looking at all the meanings, but other sources are available for that purpose.
April 27, 2023
I cannot imagine preaching through 1 Corinthians without Schreiner. He left no stone unturned.
Though I did not always agree with him (especially as it relates to replacement theology), he always gave me something to consider. This one is well worth the time and money.
Though I did not always agree with him (especially as it relates to replacement theology), he always gave me something to consider. This one is well worth the time and money.
April 5, 2014
A great and concise commentary on 1 Corinthians
March 8, 2019
Tendo em vista o objetivo de se fazer um comentário sucinto, considero um bom comentário.
November 15, 2023
Helpful resource. Schriener is always a fair and even handed exegete. However, I found somethings to be not adequately qualified. Nonetheless, a helpful resource for the student of 1 Corinthians.
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