Corinthians facts for kids

Corinthians can mean a few different things! It's a name used for two important books in the New Testament of the Bible. It's also the name of a very popular Brazilian football team.

The Bible Books

The two books called Corinthians are part of the New Testament. They are actually letters written by a person named Saint Paul. He wrote these letters to the early church (a group of Christians) in a city called Corinth.

First Letter to the Corinthians

The first letter is known as the First Epistle to the Corinthians. In this letter, Saint Paul gave advice and teachings to the Christians in Corinth. He talked about how they should live their lives and how the church should work together.

Second Letter to the Corinthians

The second letter is called the Second Epistle to the Corinthians. This letter continues Saint Paul's messages to the people of Corinth. He shared more of his thoughts and feelings with them. These letters are important because they help us understand early Christian beliefs and practices.

The Brazilian Football Team

Corinthians is also the name of a very famous Brazilian football team. This team is from the big city of São Paulo in Brazil.

A Popular Team

The Corinthians football team is one of the most well-known teams in Brazil. They have a huge number of supporters, actually the second largest group of fans in the entire country! Many people in Brazil love to watch them play.

Images for kids

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  A page from an old Bible manuscript (from the 8th century) showing parts of 1 Corinthians.

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  A page from another old Bible manuscript (from the 14th century) showing 1 Corinthians.

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  A sign at a museum about the Amish and Mennonite people, showing a verse from 1 Corinthians.

See also

In Spanish: Primera epístola a los corintios para niños