1 Corinthians 15:3

“For I delivered unto you first of all, etc.] Not only in the first place as to order; but among the chief and principal things, as the words will bear to be rendered, this was insisted on in his ministry; this was one he after relates, even a crucified Christ, or the doctrine of his dying for the sins of his people; and which he mentions to lead on to his resurrection; which he meant to improve, and does improve, in a very strong manner, in favour of the resurrection of the saints. This doctrine of a crucified Saviour, which he at first determined only to make known among them, and did make known, was what he fully and faithfully delivered to them, as he had received it: that which also I…”

“I delivered unto you--A short creed, or summary of articles of faith, was probably even then existing; and a profession in accordance with it was required of candidates for baptism (Act 8:37). first of all--literally, "among the foremost points" (Heb 6:2). The atonement is, in Paul's view, of primary importance. which I . . . received--from Christ Himself by special revelation (compare Co1 11:23). died for our sins--that is, to atone FOR them; for taking away our sins (Jo1 3:5; compare Gal 1:4): "gave Himself for our sins" (Isa 53:5; Co2 5:15; Tit 2:14). The "for" here does not, as in some passages, imply vicarious substitution, but "in behalf of" (Heb 5:3; Pe1 2:24). It does not, however,…”

“For I delivered unto you - See the note at 1 Corinthians 11:23. “First of all.” Among the first doctrines which I preached. As the leading and primary doctrines of Christianity. That which I also received - Which had been communicated to me. Not doctrines of which I was the author, or which were to be regarded as my own. Paul here refers to the fact that he had received these doctrines from the Lord Jesus by inspiration; compare the 1 Corinthians 10:23, note; Galatians 1:2, note. This is one instance in which he claims to be under the divine guidance, and to have received his doctrines from God. How that Christ died for our sins - The Messiah, The Lord Jesus, died as an expiatory offering on…”

“I received - From Christ himself. It was not a fiction of my own. Isa 53:8-9. 1 Corinthians 15:4”

“15:3 The heart of the Good News is that Christ died for our sins (see Rom 3:24-25; 5:8-10; Gal 1:4; 1 Thes 5:9-10).”

“I delivered: Co1 4:1, Co1 4:2, Co1 11:2, Co1 11:23; Eze 3:17; Mat 20:18, Mat 20:19; Mar 16:15, Mar 16:16; Luk 24:46, Luk 24:47; Gal 1:12 Christ: Mat 26:28; Rom 3:25, Rom 4:25; Co2 5:21; Gal 1:4, Gal 3:13; Eph 1:7, Eph 5:2; Heb 10:11, Heb 10:12; Pe1 2:24, Pe1 3:18; Jo1 2:2; Rev 1:5 according: Gen 3:15; Psa. 22:1-31, 69:1-36; Isa 53:1-12; Dan 9:24-26; Zac 13:7; Luk 24:26, Luk 24:27, Luk 24:46; Act 3:18, Act 26:22, Act 26:23; Pe1 1:11, Pe1 2:24 1 Corinthians 15:4”