1 Corinthians Written
- Dates
- 56 AD
The Apostle Paul wrote the book of 1 Corinthians toward the end of a three—year stay in Ephesus, probably in the spring. Some date the writing to A.D. 56 based on Paul's trial before Gallio in Corinth.
In detail
First Corinthians was written from Ephesus (1 Cor. 16:8). This city was the scene of Paul's labors for "three years" (Acts 20:31) and the chief center of his activities during his Third Missionary Journey (Acts 19 20:1). He was about to depart for Greece and Macedonia when the letter was written, but hoped to remain at Ephesus "until Pentecost" (1 Cor. 16:5—8). However, circumstances hastened his departure (Acts 19:21 to 20:3). These observations enable us to date the letter in the spring of A.D. 56.
Bible passages
- 1 Corinthians 16:8
But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
- Acts 20:31
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
Text of the King James Version.
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