1 Corinthians 1:1-9

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

[1] Paul,  called  to be an apostle  of Jesus  Christ  through  the will  of God,  and  Sosthenes  our brother,  [2] Unto the church  of God  which  at  Corinth,  to them that are sanctified  in  Christ  Jesus,  called  to be saints,  with  all  that in  every  place  call upon  the name  of Jesus  Christ  Lord,  theirs  and  [3] Grace  and  peace,  from  God  Father,  and  from the Lord  Jesus  Christ.  [4] I thank  God  always  behalf,  for  the grace  of God  which  is given  by  Jesus  Christ;  [5] That  in  every thing  ye are enriched  by  him,  in  all  utterance,  and  in all  knowledge;  [6] Even as  the testimony  of Christ  was confirmed  in  [7] So that  come behind  in  no  gift;  waiting for  the coming  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  [8] Who  also  confirm  unto  the end,  that ye may be blameless  in  the day  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  [9] God  is faithful,  by  whom  ye were called  unto  the fellowship  of his  Son  Jesus  Christ  Lord. 

What does 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

To begin his letter, Paul greeted the Christians in Corinth and expressed gratitude to God for them. This positive and complimentary introduction contrasts with the generally critical spirit of the epistle that follows. Paul began with praise and commendation for his readers" good qualities, as was his typical practice. He knew this congregation well having lived in Corinth for18 months.