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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1-2

1 Corinthians 1:1-2. Paul, called, &c.— Paul, a called Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother, 1 Corinthians 1:2. Unto, &c.—to them that have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that invoke the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, in every place both theirs and ours. There is great proprietyin every clause of the salutation prefixed to this Epistle, and particularly in St. Paul's asserting his high call to the office of an apostle, as... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1

1. called to be—Found in some, not in others, of the oldest manuscripts Possibly inserted from :-; but as likely to be genuine. Translate, literally, "a called apostle" [CONYBEARE and HOWSON]. through the will of God—not because of my own merit. Thus Paul's call as "an apostle by the will of God," while constituting the ground of the authority he claims in the Corinthian Church (compare :-), is a reason for humility on his own part (1 Corinthians 15:8; 1 Corinthians 15:10) [BENGEL]. In... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 1:1

Paul’s description of himself as one whom God had called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ reminded his original readers of his privilege and authority (cf. Romans 1:1). The idea of authority received added strength from the reference to the will of God (cf. 2 Corinthians 1:1; Ephesians 1:1; Colossians 1:1; 2 Timothy 1:1).Sosthenes was probably the same Sosthenes who was the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth (Acts 18:17). He was with Paul in Ephesus when Paul penned this epistle. Though Luke did... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

A. Salutation 1:1-3The apostle Paul began this epistle as he did his others by identifying himself and a fellow worker known to the readers. Then he identified and described the recipients of the letter and greeted them with a benediction. This is the most extensive elaboration of an address that we have in Paul’s letters. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

I. INTRODUCTION 1:1-9To begin his letter, Paul greeted the Christians in Corinth and expressed gratitude to God for them. This positive and complimentary introduction contrasts with the generally critical spirit of the epistle that follows. Paul began with praise and commendation for his readers’ good qualities, as was his typical practice. He knew this congregation well having lived in Corinth for 18 months. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Greeting and Thanksgiving. Partisanship in the ChurchSt. Paul, after greeting the Church and giving thanks for its spiritual gifts, rebukes the preference for various teachers which was prevalent among them; such a spirit lost sight of Christ crucified, the one subject of all Christian teachers.1-9. Greeting and Thanksgiving.1. Called to be an apostle] chosen by God, not self-appointed: see Acts 22:17-21. Sosthenes] This may be the ruler of the synagogue of Acts 18:17, converted since that... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Corinthians 1:1

(1) Paul, called to be an apostle.—Better, a called Apostle of Jesus Christ. His apostolic authority, which was questioned by some in Corinth, is thus set out at the commencement of the Epistle.And Sosthenes our brother.—Sosthenes the brother, probably the Sosthenes (see Note on 1 Corinthians 1:16) the chief ruler of the synagogue mentioned in Acts 18:17, one of the brethren well known to the Corinthians. From his name being thus joined with that of the Apostle, we may conjecture that he was... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Called to Be Saints 1 Corinthians 1:2 Many names are given to the followers of our Lord in the New Testament. But the name most frequently given is 'saint'. The word occurs sixty times in its pages, and it is plainly intended to describe the life which every Christian should earnestly seek after. I. The idea of devotion devoted to Christ; that is the essence of the Christian life, that is the primary notion of sainthood. And really this is the basis of membership in the Church of Christ. This... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Chapter 2THE CHURCH IN CORINTHIn the year 58 A.D., when Paul wrote this Epistle, Corinth was a city with a mixed population, and conspicuous for the turbulence and immorality commonly found in seaports frequented by traders and seamen from all parts of the world. Paul had received letters from some of the Christians in Corinth which disclosed a state of matters in the Church far from desirable. He had also more particular accounts from some members of Chloe’s household who were visiting... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-20

Chapter 3THE FACTIONSTHE first section of this Epistle, extending from the tenth verse of the first chapter to the end of the fourth chapter, is occupied with an endeavour to quench the factious spirit which had shown itself in the Corinthian Church. Paul, with his accustomed frankness, tells the Corinthians from whom he has received information regarding them. Some members of the household of Chloe who were then in Ephesus were his informants. Chloe was evidently a woman well known in Corinth,... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1-2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 1:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Corinthians 1:1

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-20

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