1 Corinthians 1:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

The approach to rebuke. The occasion of this letter was largely furnished by the need of rebuke. The Corinthian Church had erred grievously. To rebuke is frequently painful, but when called for it should not be shrunk from; not to rebuke under such circumstances is unalloyed cruelty. To rebuke, often painful, is always perilous. By maladroitness we may easily drive men from the right instead of drawing them to it. Unwise rebuke adds to the ill. We need to prepare for rebuke if when... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Paul's claim to apostleship. The personal appearance and characteristic disposition of Paul, with the particular circumstances which led to the writing of this letter, and roused intense personal feeling, form a fitting introduction. Paul blends Sosthenes with himself in the salutation, partly because of this man's connection with Corinth (see Acts 18:17 ), partly as an answer to those who charged him with making too much of himself and his apostolic rights. By associating this name in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:2

Unto the Church. This form of address is used in 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, and Galatians. In St. Paul's later Epistles, for some unknown reason, he prefers the address "to the saints." These forms of address show the absence of any fixed ecclesiastical government. He does not in this Epistle address any "bishops" or "presbyters" whom he might regard as responsible for the growing disorders which prevailed at Corinth, but he appeals to the whole Church. The word ecclesia— ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:2

"Called to be sailors." The term "saint" is, in common use, limited to certain classes of holy men. It is applied to the inspired evangelists and apostles; to the great doctors and martyrs of the early Church, especially to such as were "canonized;" and to the glorified in heaven. But the New Testament usage is more general. In the Acts and in the Epistles, Christians generally, otherwise designated "disciples" and "brethren," are also called "saints." In all except two of St. Paul's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:2

What the Church is, and what the Church ought to be. In introduction deal with the features of Christian life in towns and cities, as represented in Corinth, noticing its relation to complicated civilization, diversity of sects, class distinctions, society evils, and intellectual pride. Out of the population of such a town as Corinth Paul gathered what he calls a Church, and this body he regards ideally and practically. Here the full conception of what it should be is the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:2

Unto the church of God which is at Corinth - For an account of the time and manner in which the church was established in Corinth, see the introduction, and the notes at Acts 18:1-17. The church is called “the church of God,” because it has been founded by His agency, and was devoted to his service. It is worthy of remark, that although great disorders had been introduced into that church; though there were separations and erroneous doctrines; though there were some who gave evidence that they... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 1:2

1 Corinthians 1:2. Unto the church of God which is at Corinth The apostle, writing in a familiar manner to the Corinthians, as also to the Thessalonians and Galatians, uses this plain appellation; to the other churches he uses a more solemn address: to them that are sanctified in, or through, Christ Jesus That is, called out of the world, set apart for God, and made holy, through faith in Christ, and by grace derived from him, the head of his mystical body. Thus sanctified, undoubtedly... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

1:1-9 INTRODUCTIONThe Corinthian Christians may be in a sad spiritual condition, but Paul addresses them as God’s holy people. They are sanctified in Christ Jesus, having a holy standing before God because of what Christ has done for them. Paul now wants to instruct them so that they might live as God’s holy people should (1:1-3).Through the grace of God, the Corinthian Christians have been specially enriched in such gifts as knowledge and speech, enabling them to understand and explain the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 1:2

Unto = to. church of God . This expression occurs in 1 Corinthians 10:32 ; 1 Corinthians 11:22 ; 1 Corinthians 15:9 . Acts 20:28 . 2 Corinthians 1:1 .Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:13 . 1 Timothy 3:5 , 1 Timothy 3:15 ; and in the plural in 1 Corinthians 11:16 . 1Th 2:14 . 2 Thessalonians 1:4 . church App-186 . at = in. App-104 . them that are sanctified . Greek. hagiazo. See John 17:17 , John 17:19 . in . Greek. en ; as above. Christ Jesus . App-98 . saints . Greek. hagios. See Acts... read more

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