and again, "THE LORD KNOWS THE REASONINGS of the wise, THAT THEY ARE USELESS."
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So then let no one boast in men. For all things belong to you,
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whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things belong to you,
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and you belong to Christ; and Christ belongs to God.
1 Corinthians 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 Corinthians 3:23 say?
1 Corinthians 3:23 in the NASB reads: “and you belong to Christ; and Christ belongs to God.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 3:23 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 3:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 23.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 3:23.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 3:23 in?
1 Corinthians 3:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 3:23?
1 Corinthians 3:23 reads (NASB): “and you belong to Christ; and Christ belongs to God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.