1 Corinthians 1:1-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:8

Who shall also confirm you unto the end ,.... The author of this blessing of confirmation is not the Lord Jesus Christ, though he is mentioned in the latter part of 1 Corinthians 1:7 ; and seems to be the antecedent to the relative "who" in this, but is not, for this confirmation is made in him; see 2 Corinthians 1:21 ; and besides, it is in order that the saints might be blameless in the day of Christ, and so must design some other person distinct from him, which is God the Father, 1... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:9

God is faithful, by whom ye were called ,.... These words contain arguments, assuring the saints of their confirmation in grace, and of their being preserved blameless to the day of Christ, taken from the faithfulness of God, who is always true to his promises: whatever he has said, he will do it; he will never suffer his faithfulness to fail; and since he has made so many promises concerning the establishment of his people, and their perseverance to grace, they may assure themselves of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1

Paul, called to be an apostle - Bishop Pearce contends that a comma should be placed after κλητος , called, which should not be joined to αποστολος , apostle: the first signifies being called to, the other sent from. He reads it, therefore, Paul the called; the apostle of Jesus Christ. The word κλητος , called, may be here used, as in some other places, for constituted. For this, and the meaning of the word apostle, see the note on Romans 1:1 . As the apostle had many... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:2

The Church of God which is at Corinth - This Church was planted by the apostle himself about a.d. 52, as we learn from Acts 18:1 ; (note), etc. Sanctified in Christ Jesus - Ἡγιασμενοις , Separated from the corruptions of their place and age. Called to be saints - Κλητοις ἁγιοις , Constituted saints, or invited to become such; this was the design of the Gospel, for Jesus Christ came to save men from their sins. With all that in every place, etc. - All who profess... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:3

Grace be unto you - For a full explanation of all these terms, see the notes on Romans 1:7 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:4

For the grace - which is given you - Not only their calling to be saints, and to be sanctified in Christ Jesus; but for the various spiritual gifts which they had received, as specified in the succeeding verses. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:5

Ye are enriched - ye abound - in all utterance - Εν παντι λογῳ , In all doctrine; for so the word should certainly be translated and understood. All the truths of God relative to their salvation had been explicitly declared to them; and they had all knowledge; so that they perfectly comprehended the doctrines which they had heard. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:6

As the testimony of Christ, etc. - The testimony of Christ is the Gospel which the apostle had preached, and which had been confirmed by various gifts of the Holy Spirit, and miracles wrought by the apostle. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:7

So that ye come behind in no gift - Every gift and grace of God's Spirit was possessed by the members of that Church, some having their gifts after this manner, others after that. Waiting for the coming of our Lord - It is difficult to say whether the apostle means the final judgment, or our Lord's coming to destroy Jerusalem, and make an end of the Jewish polity. - See 1 Thessalonians 3:13 . As he does not explain himself particularly, he must refer to a subject with which they were... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:8

Who shall - confirm you - As the testimony of Christ was confirmed among you, so, in conscientiously believing and obeying, God will confirm you through that testimony. See 1 Corinthians 1:6 . In the day of our Lord Jesus - In the day that he comes to judge the world, according to some; but, in the day in which he comes to destroy the Jewish polity, according to others. While God destroys them who are disobedient, he can save you who believe. read more

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