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1 Corinthians 1:3-9
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November 25, 2027
Overview & Insights
“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:9)
If anything strikes someone who begins reading 1 Corinthians, it is how Paul packs content into every word from the outset. When we realize how well he knows the Corinthian congregation even on a personal level and recognize that this is at least his second letter to the church (5:9), it is quite remarkable that even his opening “hello” reads like a thoughtful theological reflection. Not only does he broadly follow the conventions for a traditional Greco-Roman letter opening;1he subtly introduces the major perspectives that will guide his discussion in the coming sections of the letter. Interpretive Insights 1:1 Paul . . . an apostle. Paul begins by identifying himself as “an apostle.” Unlike in his letter to the Galatians, where the reference to his apostleship is an argument for authority (Gal.
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Commentary
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 - Working Preacher Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on Paul's thanksgiving and the gifts given to the Corinthians.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary 1 Corinthians Chapter 1 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse study of 1 Corinthians 1 and Paul's opening thanksgiving.
1 Corinthians 1 Commentary | Precept Austin Precept Austin
In-depth verse commentary and word studies on 1 Corinthians 1.
1 Corinthians 1:3 Commentaries BibleHub
Collected classic commentaries on 1 Corinthians 1:3-9.
The First Sunday in Advent, Year B Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre's Catholic study of 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 and God's faithfulness to the end.
Background & Word Study
1 Corinthians 1:3 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek interlinear with parsing for 1 Corinthians 1:3-9.
1 Corinthians - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary book introduction and background to 1 Corinthians.
Book of 1 Corinthians Overview - BibleProject BibleProject
Animated overview of 1 Corinthians and Paul's message to a divided church.
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How does Paul open this letter?
He gives thanks that the Corinthians were enriched in Christ with every gift and speech, and that God will sustain them guiltless to the end, for he is faithful (1 Corinthians 1:4–9).
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