1 Corinthians 1:1 ASV

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Analysis and Annotations THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD. SEPARATION AND TESTIMONY. CHAPTERS 1-10 What Grace has Done and the Assurance Grace Gives. 1:1-9. CHAPTER 1 In the opening verse of this epistle the Apostle Paul associates with himself the name of Sosthenes. There can be little doubt that he is the same Sosthenes mentioned in Acts 18:17 . Like the great apostle he was once “a persecutor and injurious.” The experience through which he passed, when, as an enemy of Christ he received the... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1

1:1 Paul, {1} called [to be] an {2} apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and {3} Sosthenes [our] brother,(1) The inscription of the epistle, in which he mainly tries to procure the good will of the Corinthians towards him, yet nonetheless in such a way that he always lets them know that he is the servant of God and not of men.(2) If he is an apostle, then he must be heard, even though he sometimes sharply reprehends them, seeing he has not his own cause in hand, but is a messenger... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Paul writes here as "a called apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God." As such, it is the authoritative word of God he communicates, that which requires the subjection and obedience of all the Church of God. He allows no latitude for the preferences or wills of men, whoever they are. The will of God is supreme and absolute: if communicated graciously through a humble instrument called of God for this very purpose, yet such grace only magnifies the authority of the message. And with him... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

THE CAUSE AND CURE OF DISPUTES This epistle was written by Paul probably during the latter part of his long visit to Ephesus, and it will add interest to its study to re-read Acts 18-20, which speak of his visit to both cities, Ephesus and Corinth. The occasion for its writing, as given in 1 Corinthians 1:11 ; 1 Corinthians 7:1 , was a visit to Paul of a member “of the house of Chloe,” who brought a written communication to him as well as verbal reports of conditions in the church. These... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

1Co 1:1-9 1. Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God and Sosthenes our brother, 2. Unto the Church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: 3. Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 4. I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1

CONTENTS The Apostle openeth his Epistle after his usual Manner, with Salutations. He holds up Christ, and very blessedly speaks of his Cross. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

(1) Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, (2) Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: (3) Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Several very weighty and important things meet us at the very entrance on this scripture. Paul,... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1

Paul called to be an apostle. St. Paul had preached to the Corinthians, and had remained a long time with them, to instruct and confirm them in the faith. During his absence, the faithful of Corinth were divided into several parties, on occasion of some new teachers, who had come amongst them. (Calmet) --- It was to heal the wounds caused by these divisions, that the present epistle was written. (St. Thomas Aquinas; Haydock) --- And Sosthenes. There are various conjectures made concerning the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

1-9 All Christians are by baptism dedicated and devoted to Christ, and are under strict obligations to be holy. But in the true church of God are all who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, and who call upon him as God manifest in the flesh, for all the blessings of salvation; who acknowledge and obey him as their Lord, and as Lord of all; it includes no other persons. Christians are distinguished from the profane and atheists, that they dare not live without prayer; and they... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-99

1 Corinthians 1 HAVING TO WRITE in this corrective strain Paul very naturally emphasizes at the outset the apostolic place of authority which he held from God; and further, he associates with himself one of themselves. Sosthenes came from Corinth (see Act_18:17 ), and apparently was converted after the beating he got from the Greeks as chief ruler of the synagogue, having supplanted Crispus, who was converted somewhat earlier. Two important facts confront us in the second verse. First, that... read more