1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Sosthenes.
2 I 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.
3 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
4 I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. 5 Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge. 6 This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. 7 Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He 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. 9 God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Tori's Comments:Just the term "belong to Jesus" (vs. 4) fills my heart with joy.
"all of your eloquent words"? (vs. 5) I don't understand what he means.
As a side note, I've decided to start making a list of God's promises that I need to memorize. Please put any suggestions or some of your favorite ones in the comments below!
Terrie's Comments:
Paul's appreciation for his fellow Christians and confidence in what God provides us through Jesus Christ shines through in this passage. We have been given everything we need to hold firm to the truth until Jesus returns. We are without excuse. We are in a partnership with Jesus Christ our Lord. It is a choice to honor that relationship daily and use the gifts we have been graciously given.
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