Christian Standard Bible
1 Corinthians 1:2
2To the church of God at Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called as saints, with all those in every place who call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord — both their Lord and ours.
1 Corinthians 1:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Unto the church of God which is 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 our Lord, both theirs and ours:
- New International Version (NIV)To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:
- English Standard Version (ESV)To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:
- New King James Version (NKJV)To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
Context of 1 Corinthians 1:2
1Paul, called as an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Sosthenes our brother: To the church of God at Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called as saints, with all those in every place who call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord — both their Lord and ours. 3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus,
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τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ τοῦ θεοῦ τῇ οὔσῃ ἐν Κορίνθῳ, ἡγιασμένοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ, κλητοῖς ἁγίοις, σὺν πᾶσιν τοῖς ἐπικαλουμένοις τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ, αὐτῶν καὶ ἡμῶν·Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Unto the churchἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577
- of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- which isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- atἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- CorinthΚόρινθοςKorinthos · CorinthG2882
- to them that are sanctifiedἁγιάζωhagiazō · to sanctifyG37
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- calledκλητόςklētos · calledG2822
- saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
- withσύνsun · withG4862
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- placeτόποςtopos · placeG5117
- call uponἐπικαλέωepikaleomai · to call (on)/nameG1941
- the nameὄνομαonoma · nameG3686
- ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- bothτεte · and/bothG5037
- theirsαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- andκαίkai · andG2532
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 1:2
- Acts 18:1After this, he left Athens and went to Corinth,
- 2 Corinthians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Timothy our brother: To the church of God at Corinth, with all the saints who are throughout Achaia.
- Galatians 1:2and all the brothers who are with me: To the churches of Galatia.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy: To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to you and peace.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy: To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Timothy 3:15But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
- Jude 1:1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James: To those who are the called, loved by God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30It is from him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became wisdom from God for us — our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption —
- 1 Corinthians 6:9Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be deceived: No sexually immoral people, idolaters, adulterers, or males who have sex with males,
- John 17:17Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.
- Acts 15:9He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.
- Acts 26:18to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
- Ephesians 5:26to make her holy, cleansing her with the washing of water by the word.
- Hebrews 2:11For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters,
- Hebrews 10:10By this will, we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all time.
- Hebrews 13:12Therefore, Jesus also suffered outside the gate, so that he might sanctify the people by his own blood.
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 1:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2The Church of God which is at Corinth - This Church was planted by the apostle himself about a.d. 52, as we learn from Acts 18:1; (note), etc. Sanctified in Christ Jesus - ̔, Separated from the corruptions of their place and age. Called to be saints - ̔, Constituted saints, or invited to become such; this was the design of the Gospel, for Jesus Christ came to save men from their sins. With all that in every place, etc. - All who profess Christianity, both…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth - For an account of the time and manner in which the church was established in Corinth, see the introduction, and the notes at Romans 1:7. In Christ Jesus - That is, “by” ̓ enthe agency of Christ. It was by his authority, his power, and his Spirit, that they had been separated from the mass of pagans around them, and devoted to God; compare John 17:19. Called to be saints - The word “saints” does not differ…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2The church consists of people called by God to be his holy people. These "holy people" are those who belong to him and are dedicated to him. They are holy because of the work of Christ Jesus. God set them apart as his own people through his Son's saving work and their faith in him.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. the church of God--He calls it so notwithstanding its many blots. Fanatics and sectaries vainly think to anticipate the final sifting of the wheat and tares (Mt 13:27-30). It is a dangerous temptation to think there is no church where there is not apparent perfect purity. He who thinks so, must at last separate from all others and think himself the only holy man in the world, or establish a peculiar sect with a few hypocrites. It was enough for Paul in…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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