Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. New Living Translation This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. English Standard Version even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— Berean Standard Bible because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. Berean Literal Bible as the testimony about Christ was confirmed in you, King James Bible Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: New King James Version even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, New American Standard Bible just as the testimony concerning Christ was confirmed in you, NASB 1995 even as the testimony concerning Christ was confirmed in you, NASB 1977 even as the testimony concerning Christ was confirmed in you, Legacy Standard Bible even as the witness about Christ was confirmed in you, Amplified Bible In this way our testimony about Christ was confirmed and established in you, Christian Standard Bible In this way, the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, Holman Christian Standard Bible In this way, the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, American Standard Version even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: Contemporary English Version Now you are certain that everything we told you about our Lord Christ Jesus is true. English Revised Version even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: GOD'S WORD® Translation Our message about Christ has been verified among you. Good News Translation The message about Christ has become so firmly established in you International Standard Version while our testimony about the Messiah has been confirmed among you. Majority Standard Bible because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. NET Bible just as the testimony about Christ has been confirmed among you-- New Heart English Bible even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: Webster's Bible Translation Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: Weymouth New Testament Thus my testimony as to the Christ has been confirmed in your experience, World English Bible even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you— Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionaccording as the testimony of the Christ was confirmed in you, Berean Literal Bible as the testimony about Christ was confirmed in you, Young's Literal Translation according as the testimony of the Christ was confirmed in you, Smith's Literal Translation As the testimony of Jesus Christ was made firm in you: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, Catholic Public Domain Version And so, the testimony of Christ has been strengthened in you. New American Bible as the testimony to Christ was confirmed among you, New Revised Standard Version just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause the testimony of Christ has been confirmed in you: Aramaic Bible in Plain English As the testimony of The Messiah has been verified in you, NT Translations Anderson New Testamenteven as the testimony concerning the Christ was confirmed among you, Godbey New Testament as the testimony of Christ is confirmed in you; Haweis New Testament thus the testimony of Jesus hath been confirmed among you: Mace New Testament whereby the testimony we gave concerning Christ was confirmed among you. Weymouth New Testament Thus my testimony as to the Christ has been confirmed in your experience, Worrell New Testament even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you; Worsley New Testament (even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed among you;) Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Thanksgiving…5For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge, 6because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. 7Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.… Cross References Acts 18:5 And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come. 2 Corinthians 13:3 since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you. Galatians 3:5 Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe? Romans 15:19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake. 2 Timothy 1:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God. Hebrews 2:3-4 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. John 15:26-27 When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me. / And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 1 John 5:6-8 This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth. / For there are three that testify: / the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement. Isaiah 55:4 Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples. Psalm 89:37 like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah Isaiah 43:10-12 “You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. / I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. / I alone decreed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. So you are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God. Isaiah 44:8 Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.” Treasury of Scripture Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: the. 1 Corinthians 2:1,2 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God… Acts 18:5 And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. Acts 20:21,24 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ… was. Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. Acts 11:17,21 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? … Romans 15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. Jump to Previous Christ Confirmed Experience Testimony WitnessJump to Next Christ Confirmed Experience Testimony Witness1 Corinthians 1 1. After his salutation and thanksgiving for the Corinthians,10. Paul exhorts them to unity, 12. and reproves their dissensions. 18. God destroys the wisdom of the wise, 21. by the foolishness of preaching; 26. and calls not the wise, mighty, and noble, 28. but the foolish, weak, and men of no account. because our testimony about Christ The phrase "our testimony about Christ" refers to the apostolic witness and preaching of the Gospel by Paul and his companions. This testimony is rooted in the historical events of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. The apostles were eyewitnesses to these events, and their testimony is foundational to the Christian faith (Acts 1:8, 1 John 1:1-3). The term "testimony" underscores the legal and authoritative nature of their witness, akin to a courtroom setting where truth is established by reliable witnesses. This testimony is not just a recounting of events but a proclamation of the transformative power of the Gospel (Romans 1:16). was confirmed in you Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter, addressing the church in Corinth. Paul is a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. The Church in Corinth A diverse and dynamic early Christian community located in the city of Corinth, known for its cultural and economic significance in ancient Greece. 3. Jesus Christ The central figure of Christianity, whose life, death, and resurrection are the foundation of the Christian faith. The testimony about Him is what Paul refers to in this verse. 4. The Testimony of Christ The message of the Gospel that Paul and others preached, focusing on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 5. Confirmation of the Testimony The evidence of the Gospel's truth and power in the lives of the Corinthian believers, demonstrated through their spiritual gifts and transformation. Teaching Points The Power of the GospelThe Gospel is not just words but is confirmed through the transformation and spiritual gifts in believers' lives. The Role of Testimony Our lives should reflect the truth of the Gospel, serving as a testimony to others about Christ's work in us. Spiritual Gifts as Evidence The presence of spiritual gifts in our lives is a confirmation of the Holy Spirit's work and the truth of the Gospel. Community and Growth Like the Corinthians, we are called to grow in our faith and allow the Gospel to be confirmed in us through our actions and community life. Faithfulness in Witness We are encouraged to remain faithful in our witness, allowing the testimony of Christ to be evident in all we do.(6) Even as the testimony of Christ.--The testimony which St. Paul bore to Christ, and from Christ, was confirmed among them by this full bestowal of spiritual gifts.Verse 6. - Even as; i.e. "inasmuch as." The testimony of Christ. The testimony borne to Christ by the apostle. The genitive is thus objective (about Christ), not subjective (" the testimony borne by Christ"). In reality, however, the meaning' would be the same in either case, for if the apostles testified concerning Christ, so, too, Christ spoke in the apostles. Was confirmed in you. This does not merely mean "that the truth of Christianity was established among them," but that they were living confirmations of the apostolic testimony. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek becauseκαθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. [our] τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. testimony μαρτύριον (martyrion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3142: Neuter of a presumed derivative of martus; something evidential, i.e. evidence given or, the Decalogue. about τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. was confirmed ἐβεβαιώθη (ebebaiōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 950: To confirm, ratify, secure, establish; pass: I guarantee. From bebaios; to stabilitate. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 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