1 Corinthians 1:4

Thanksgiving · 1 Corinthians 1:4–9
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Translations

Modern
I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.
Traditional
I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
Literal
I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God having been given to you in Christ Jesus,
Latin
Gratias ago Deo meo semper pro vobis in gratia Dei, quæ data est vobis in Christo Jesu:

Original

Greek
English
I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.

Notes

in Christ Jesus: Paul often uses the phrase in Christ Jesus to describe the saving relationship believers have with Christ (for example, Romans 3:24; Galatians 2:4; Ephesians 3:6).

Paul thanks God for the spiritual gifts he sees in the Corinthian Christians. He is confident that God will protect them until the end.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Fear of the Lord Wisdom

Parallels

Philippians 1:3–11 Colossians 1:3–14

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 Gratitude Peter, Second Letter of Second Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Thessalonians Spirit of God

Topics

Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Grace: Given by Christ Greeting Others Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus Christ Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ministers: when Faithful: Thank God for his Gifts to Their People Thankfulness: should be offered for the Grace Bestowed on Others Thanksgiving: should be offered for the Grace Bestowed on Others