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Ralph P. Martin gives insight into the unique problems expressed in the ancient, hedonistic, cosmopolitan setting of Corinth. He shows how Paul’s attempt to clearly distinguish the gospel from Hellenistic Judaism and Hellenistic Jewish Christian ideology results in a moving statement of the Christian message. Rather than the “theology of glory” prevalent in Corinth, Paul articulates his theology...

is used for non-Christians, but also Paul has in mind the false apostles who oppose him. Collange1160 also believes that Paul is thinking of his opponents. We have partly supported this view,1161 but it has its challengers, and it needs sharper focus. For one, to say that ἄπιστοι, “unbelievers,” in 6:14 denotes Paul’s opponents overlooks the technical use of the term in 1 Cor 6:6; 7:12–15; 10:27; 14:22–24 (cf. Rom 11:20, 30; 1 Tim 1:13; 5:8; Titus 1:15; see also Luke 12:46; Rev 21:8; BAGD). Furthermore,
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