Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans? New Living Translation for you are still controlled by your sinful nature. You are jealous of one another and quarrel with each other. Doesn’t that prove you are controlled by your sinful nature? Aren’t you living like people of the world? English Standard Version for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way? Berean Standard Bible for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man? Berean Literal Bible for you are still fleshly. For where jealousy and strife are among you, are you not fleshly, and are walking according to man? King James Bible For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? New King James Version for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? New American Standard Bible for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like ordinary people? NASB 1995 for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men? NASB 1977 for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men? Legacy Standard Bible for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men? Amplified Bible You are still worldly [controlled by ordinary impulses, the sinful capacity]. For as long as there is jealousy and strife and discord among you, are you not unspiritual, and are you not walking like ordinary men [unchanged by faith]? Christian Standard Bible because you are still worldly. For since there is envy and strife among you, are you not worldly and behaving like mere humans? Holman Christian Standard Bible because you are still fleshly. For since there is envy and strife among you, are you not fleshly and living like unbelievers? American Standard Version for ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you jealousy and strife, are ye not carnal, and do ye not walk after the manner of men? Contemporary English Version because you are not yet spiritual. You are jealous and argue with each other. This proves you are not spiritual and you are acting like the people of this world. English Revised Version for ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you jealousy and strife, are ye not carnal, and walk after the manner of men? GOD'S WORD® Translation because you're still influenced by your corrupt nature. When you are jealous and quarrel among yourselves, aren't you influenced by your corrupt nature and living by human standards? Good News Translation because you still live as the people of this world live. When there is jealousy among you and you quarrel with one another, doesn't this prove that you belong to this world, living by its standards? International Standard Version That's because you are still worldly. As long as there is jealousy and quarreling among you, you are worldly and living by human standards, aren't you? NET Bible for you are still influenced by the flesh. For since there is still jealousy and dissension among you, are you not influenced by the flesh and behaving like unregenerate people? New Heart English Bible for you are still fleshly. For insofar as there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and living by human standards? Webster's Bible Translation For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? Weymouth New Testament you are still unspiritual. For so long as jealousy and strife continue among you, can it be denied that you are unspiritual and are living and acting like mere men of the world? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblefor you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension and division among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man? World English Bible for you are still fleshly. For insofar as there is jealousy, strife, and factions among you, aren’t you fleshly, and don’t you walk in the ways of men? Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor yet you are fleshly, for where [there is] among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are you not fleshly, and walk in the manner of men? Berean Literal Bible for you are still fleshly. For where jealousy and strife are among you, are you not fleshly, and are walking according to man? Young's Literal Translation for yet ye are fleshly, for where there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not fleshly, and in the manner of men do walk? Smith's Literal Translation For yet are ye carnal: for wherefore envy in you, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk according to man? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor, whereas there is among you envying and contention, are you not carnal, and walk according to man ? Catholic Public Domain Version And since there is still envy and contention among you, are you not carnal, and are you not walking according to man? New American Bible for you are still of the flesh. While there is jealousy and rivalry among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving in an ordinary human way? New Revised Standard Version for you are still of the flesh. For as long as there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not of the flesh, and behaving according to human inclinations? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause you are still worldly: for as long as there is among you envying and strife and divisions, are you not worldly and still following after the material things? Aramaic Bible in Plain English For you are still in the flesh, and wherever there is among you contention and division, behold, are you not carnal? You are walking in the flesh. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor you are yet carnal. For, since envy and strife and divisions are among you, are you not carnal, and do you not walk as men? Godbey New Testament for ye are yet carnal. For where there are envy and strife among you, are you not carnal, and walking about according to man? Haweis New Testament For ye are still carnal: for since there are among you envy, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as other men? Mace New Testament for you are still subject to your passions, since envy, and strife, and divisions are among you, are you not actuated by the vices of the animal part? Weymouth New Testament you are still unspiritual. For so long as jealousy and strife continue among you, can it be denied that you are unspiritual and are living and acting like mere men of the world? Worrell New Testament for ye are yet carnal; for whereas there is among you jealousy and strife, are ye not carnal, and do ye not walk as men? Worsley New Testament Because ye are still carnal: for while there is among you envy and strife and divisions, are ye not carnal, and do ye not walk as men? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Fellow Workers…2I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for solid food. In fact, you are still not ready, 3for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man? 4For when one of you says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men?… Cross References James 3:14-16 But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. / Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. / For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Galatians 5:15 But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another. Titus 3:3 For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Colossians 3:8 But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. James 4:1-3 What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? / You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask. / And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. Romans 8:5-8 Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. / The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, / because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. ... 1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. Proverbs 14:30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Treasury of Scripture For you are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are you not carnal, and walk as men? for whereas. 1 Corinthians 1:11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? … 1 Corinthians 11:18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. divisions. Hosea 6:7 But they like men have transgressed the covenant: there have they dealt treacherously against me. Mark 7:21,22 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, … Ephesians 2:2,3 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: … as men. Jump to Previous Acting Behaving Carnal Continue Denied Division Divisions Emulation Envy Envying Factions Flesh Fleshly Jealousy Manner Mere Natural Ordinary Quarreling Strife Unspiritual Walk Walking Way Ways Whereas WorldlyJump to Next Acting Behaving Carnal Continue Denied Division Divisions Emulation Envy Envying Factions Flesh Fleshly Jealousy Manner Mere Natural Ordinary Quarreling Strife Unspiritual Walk Walking Way Ways Whereas Worldly1 Corinthians 3 1. Milk is fit for children.3. Strife and division, arguments of a fleshly mind. 7. He who plants and He who waters are nothing. 9. The ministers are God's fellow workmen. 11. Christ the only foundation. 16. You are the temples of God, which must be kept holy. 19. The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. for you are still worldly. Paul addresses the Corinthian church, highlighting their spiritual immaturity. The term "worldly" suggests a focus on earthly desires and behaviors rather than spiritual growth. In the Greco-Roman culture, Corinth was known for its moral laxity and indulgence, which may have influenced the church. This worldly behavior contrasts with the call to be transformed by the renewing of the mind (Romans 12:2). The church's failure to mature spiritually reflects a broader biblical theme of the struggle between the flesh and the spirit (Galatians 5:17). For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man? Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter, addressing the church in Corinth with authority and pastoral concern. 2. The Church in Corinth A diverse and spiritually gifted congregation struggling with divisions and immaturity. 3. Jealousy and Dissension Specific issues within the Corinthian church that Paul identifies as evidence of their worldliness. 4. Worldliness A state of being influenced by secular values and behaviors rather than spiritual maturity. 5. The Way of Man A reference to living according to human standards and desires rather than God's will. Teaching Points Recognizing WorldlinessEvaluate areas in your life where worldly attitudes may be influencing your behavior and relationships. Pursuing Spiritual Maturity Commit to growing in spiritual maturity by studying Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with mature believers. Cultivating Unity Actively work towards unity within your church community by addressing conflicts and promoting peace. Guarding Against Jealousy Identify and confess any jealousy in your heart, seeking contentment and gratitude for God's blessings. Walking in the Spirit Strive to live according to the Spirit, allowing God's Word to guide your actions and decisions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 3:3?2. How does 1 Corinthians 3:3 define spiritual immaturity and its manifestations today? 3. What causes "jealousy and dissension" among believers, according to 1 Corinthians 3:3? 4. How can we overcome "acting like mere men" in our daily lives? 5. What other Scriptures address jealousy and strife within the church community? 6. How can we cultivate spiritual maturity to avoid divisions in our church? 7. How does 1 Corinthians 3:3 define spiritual immaturity among believers? 8. Why does Paul emphasize jealousy and strife in 1 Corinthians 3:3? 9. What historical context influenced Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 3:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 3? 11. What are Christian Weapons? 12. Is envy the decay of one's inner self? 13. Is envy the decay of one's inner self? 14. What are the works of the flesh? What Does 1 Corinthians 3:3 Mean You are still worldlyPaul’s opening words expose the Corinthians’ spiritual condition. Though they belong to Christ, they are operating from the flesh rather than the Spirit. Scripture presents only two spheres: flesh versus Spirit (Galatians 5:16-17; Romans 8:5-8). Whenever believers choose the flesh, progress stalls. Paul is not condemning their salvation; he is confronting their maturity level, much like the author of Hebrews who says, “You need milk, not solid food” (Hebrews 5:12-13). Key takeaways • Worldliness shows up when saved people rely on human wisdom or natural impulses. • Spiritual growth demands continual yielding to the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). • Remaining “worldly” contradicts our new identity in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Since there is jealousy and strife among you Paul points to jealousy and strife as proof of carnality. These attitudes fracture fellowship, grieving the Spirit who produces love and unity (Ephesians 4:30-32). James warns that “where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder” (James 3:16). When competition replaces cooperation, Christ’s body suffers (1 Corinthians 12:25-26). Practical markers of jealousy and strife • Comparing gifts or leaders (see 1 Corinthians 1:12). • Resenting another’s influence or blessings (Genesis 4:5-8 illustrates jealousy’s deadly trajectory). • Forming cliques that elevate preference over truth (3 John 9-10). Are you not worldly? Paul repeats the charge to jolt them awake. Measured by Scripture—not culture—jealousy and strife are unmistakable signs of fleshly thinking. Jesus said, “A tree is known by its fruit” (Matthew 12:33). The fruit of the Spirit is peace; the works of the flesh include “jealousy, outbursts of anger, dissensions” (Galatians 5:20). The standard remains unchanged: if the fruit is fleshly, the root is fleshly. Are you not walking in the way of man? “Walking” is daily lifestyle (Colossians 2:6). To walk “in the way of man” is to imitate unbelievers rather than Christ (Ephesians 4:17-20). God calls His children to a distinct walk—worthy of the calling they have received (Ephesians 4:1). When our conduct blends in with the world, our witness dims (Philippians 2:14-16). The remedy is fixing our eyes on Jesus, letting His Word renew our minds (Romans 12:2). Practical steps toward a Spirit-filled walk • Confess fleshly attitudes immediately (1 John 1:9). • Cultivate gratitude; jealousy cannot coexist with thankfulness (1 Thessalonians 5:18). • Pursue unity through humble service (Philippians 2:3-4). • Stay saturated in Scripture; the Spirit uses the Word to transform us (John 17:17). summary 1 Corinthians 3:3 exposes a contrast: believers saved by grace yet behaving like the surrounding culture. Jealousy and strife reveal a worldly walk, but the Spirit offers power for mature, unified living. Yielding to Him replaces competition with cooperation, turning worldly believers into fruitful disciples who reflect Christ to a watching world. (3) For whereas.--Better, For since there is.As men.--Better, after the manner of man--i.e., after a merely human and not after a spiritually enlightened manner. In Romans 3:5, Galatians 1:2, also Romans 15:5, the opposite condition is expressed by the same Greek particle used with our Lord's name, "according to Jesus Christ." Verse 3. - For ye are yet carnal. This is the reason for the spiritual dulness which your pride prevents you from recognizing. Envying, and strife, and divisions. The two latter words are omitted in some of the best manuscripts, and may have been added from Galatians 5:20. Partisanship and discord, the sins of the Corinthians - sins which have disgraced so many ages of Church history - are works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19), and involve many other sins (James 3:16), and are therefore sure proofs of the carnal mind, though they are usually accompanied by a boast of superior spiritual enlightenment. As men; that is, "as men, not as Christians." To walk as a mere ordinary human being is not to "walk in the Spirit" (Galatians 5:25); comp.," I speak as a man" (Romans 3:5).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. you are ἐστε (este) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. still ἔτι (eti) Adverb Strong's 2089: (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; 'yet, ' still. worldly. σαρκικοί (sarkikoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4559: Fleshly, carnal, earthly. From sarx; pertaining to flesh, i.e. bodily, temporal, or animal, unregenerate. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. since [there is] ὅπου (hopou) Adverb Strong's 3699: Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. jealousy ζῆλος (zēlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2205: From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. 'zeal' (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice). and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. dissension ἔρις (eris) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2054: Contention, strife, wrangling. Of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. wrangling. among ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. are you ἐστε (este) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐχὶ (ouchi) IntPrtcl Strong's 3780: By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed. worldly? σαρκικοί (sarkikoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4559: Fleshly, carnal, earthly. From sarx; pertaining to flesh, i.e. bodily, temporal, or animal, unregenerate. [ Are you not ] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. walking περιπατεῖτε (peripateite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. in the way of κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). man? ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. Links 1 Corinthians 3:3 NIV1 Corinthians 3:3 NLT 1 Corinthians 3:3 ESV 1 Corinthians 3:3 NASB 1 Corinthians 3:3 KJV 1 Corinthians 3:3 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 3:3 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 3:3 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 3:3 French Bible 1 Corinthians 3:3 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 3:3 For you are still fleshly (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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