1 Corinthians 1:1-8

1This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Sosthenes.

2I am writing to God’s church in Corinth, to you who have been called by God to be his own holy people. He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as he did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.

3May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

4I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus.

5Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge.

6This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true.

7Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

8He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns.