1 Corinthians 1:4-13 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; The two special gifts of the Corinthians consisted partly in the elevation and consecration of their national characteristics. Speech occupies no less prominent a place in the New Testament than it did among the Greeks. It has for its object to bear witness for Christ, and is a "gift" of God for which the apostle gives thanks. Christianity broke on the world as a new revelation, which, by being told and echoed on all sides, is powerful to regenerate men. This is the origin and life of preaching; for, as Pascal says, "The saints have never been silent." (Principal Edwards.) Parallel Verses KJV: I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;WEB: I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus; |
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