1 Corinthians · Chapter 15 · Friendship
1 Corinthians 15:33 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”"
KJV · King James Version
"Be4105 not3361 deceived4105: evil2556 communications3657 corrupt5351 good5543 manners2239."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses not, communications, manners, while the WEB renders these as don, companionships, morals. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
1 Corinthians 15:33 in 1 Corinthians 15
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Corinthians 15:33 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Corinthians 15. Read the full chapter →
- v.31 I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
- v.32 If I fought with animals at Ephesus for human purposes, what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised, then “let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
- v.33 Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”
- v.34 Wake up righteously, and don’t sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
- v.35 But someone will say, “How are the dead raised?” and, “With what kind of body do they come?”
Book background
About the Book of 1 Corinthians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 55 AD
- Audience
- A divided, immature church in cosmopolitan Corinth
- Chapters
- 16
1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. It contains the great love chapter (13) and Paul's definitive teaching on the resurrection of the body (15).
Setting: Written from Ephesus to address reported problems.
Key themes: unity · wisdom · cross · spiritual gifts · love · resurrection
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Corinthians 15:33
What does 1 Corinthians 15:33 say?
1 Corinthians 15:33 reads: "Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”" — from the New Testament, 1 Corinthians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Corinthians 15:33 in?
1 Corinthians 15:33 is in the book of 1 Corinthians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 55 AD. 1 Corinthians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to A divided, immature church in cosmopolitan Corinth. Best known for the "love" chapter (1 Corinthians 13).
What is 1 Corinthians 15:33 about?
1 Corinthians 15:33 is primarily a Bible verse about Friendship. Within 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 1 Corinthians 15:33 in WEB and KJV?
1 Corinthians 15:33 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Be4105 not3361 deceived4105: evil2556 communications3657 corrupt5351 good5543 manners2239.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Corinthians 15:33?
1 Corinthians 15:33 is 8 words in the WEB translation (61 characters), broken into 1 clause. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Corinthians 15:33?
To memorise 1 Corinthians 15:33, split it into its 1 natural clause and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Corinthians 15:33 matter in 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. It contains the great love chapter (13) and Paul's definitive teaching on the resurrection of the body (15). 1 Corinthians 15:33 sits within this larger story — 1 Corinthians as a whole emphasises unity, wisdom, cross.
How can I apply 1 Corinthians 15:33 today?
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