John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:4
I thank my God always on your behalf ,.... Now follows a thanksgiving for various blessings bestowed upon this church, which is a proof of the apostle's great affection for it, and how much its welfare lay at his heart. The object of thanksgiving is God, for as he is the author of all mercies, the glory and praise of them ought to be given to him. The apostle styles him "my God", to distinguish him from others; and to express his faith of interest in him; and to observe to this church, that... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:3
Grace be unto you, and peace from God ,.... This is an usual salutation in all Paul's epistles; See Gill on Romans 1:7 . read more