A. Epistolary prescript (1:1-3)
B. Thanksgiving prayer (1:4-9)

1:10-6:20 II. Response to Chloe's group

A. Proof concerning the wisdom of God and the folly of the cross (1:10-4:21)
B. Paraenesis

7:1-15:58 III. Response to problems raised in official letter

re: marriage and other states of life (7:1-40)
re: eating practices; the "strong" and the "weak" conscience; the Christian use of freedom (8:1-11:2)
re: liturgical dress and practice (11:3-34)
re: spiritual gifts (12:1-14:40)
Eschatological instruction -- on the resurrection (15:1-57 )

16:1-12 IV. Paul's future plans

16:13-18 V. Paraenesis

16:19-24 VI. Final prayers and greetings (epistolary conclusion)