Corinthians

[kuh-rin-thee-uhnz]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. either of two books of the New Testament, 1 Corinthians or 2 Corinthians, written by Paul. 1 Cor., 2 Cor.

Corinthians

/ kəˈrɪnθɪənz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) either of two books of the New Testament (in full The First and Second Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians )

Example Sentences

The text of 1 Corinthians—“the fire shall try every man’s work”—refers to ministers and the results of their ministry, not to judgment and Christians in general.

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In 1 Corinthians, St. Paul writes that “the fire shall try every man’s work.”

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"I travelled to Brazil specifically to see if he could still be of sufficient value to the Dutch national team as a Corinthians player," said Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman.

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Corinthians 12: “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.”

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Still, Corinthians Arena was filled to the brim Friday night with nearly 50,000 people, and fans — overwhelmingly adorned in red Chiefs jerseys — who stood the majority of the game.

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