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1 Corinthians 1

1 Corinthians 1:3

Greetings from Paul and Sosthenes · 1 Corinthians 1:1–3
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Translations

Modern
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Traditional
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Literal
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Latin
Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

Original

Greek
English
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Notes

1 Corinthians 1:3

Grace and peace are traditional Greek and Hebrew greetings. Grace is an unearned blessing from God's kindness. Peace is a feeling of well-being and contentment, based on the Good News and given by the Holy Spirit (see Galatians 5:22). Together, the phrase refers to gifts from God (see Romans 5:1–2).

1 Corinthians 1:1–3

Paul usually starts his letters by introducing himself. He then offers greetings and wishes for grace and peace. He follows the typical style of ancient Greek letters but adds Christian significance.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Fear of the Lord Wisdom

Parallels

Acts 18:1–11 2 Corinthians 1:1–2

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers (and Sisters) First Letter to the Corinthians Peace Peter, Second Letter of Second Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Benedictions: Apostolic, Forms of God: Fatherhood of Intercession: Exemplified Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of Peace: Spiritual