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Selected Verse: 1 Corinthians 1:4 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 1Co 1:4 |
King James |
I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
He puts the causes for praise and hope among them in the foreground, not to discourage them by the succeeding reproof, and in order to appeal to their better selves.
my God-- (Rom 1:8; Phi 1:3).
always--(Compare Phi 1:4).
the grace . . . given you--(Compare Co1 1:7).
by . . . Christ--literally, "IN Jesus Christ" given you as members in Christ. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
I thank my God ... - No small part of this Epistle is occupied with reproofs for the disorders which had arisen in the church at Corinth. Before proceeding, however, to the specific statement of those disorders (Co1 1:10 ff), the apostle commends them for the attainments which they had really made in divine knowledge, and thus shows that he was disposed to concede to them all that he could. It was no part of the disposition of Paul to withhold commendation where it was due. On the contrary, as he was disposed to be faithful in reproving the errors of Christians, he was no less disposed to commend them when it could be done; compare the note at Rom 1:8. A willingness to commend those who do well is as much in accordance with the gospel, as a disposition to reprove where it is deserved; and a minister, or a parent, may frequently do as decided good by judicious commendation as by reproof, and much more than by fault-finding and harsh crimination.
On your behalf - In respect to you; that God has conferred these favors on you.
For the grace of God - On account of the favors which God has bestowed on you through the Lord Jesus. Those favors are specified in the following verses. For the meaning of the word "grace," see the note at Rom 1:7. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
for the grace
Grace (imparted). (Co1 3:10); (Rom 6:1); (Pe2 3:18). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
I thank (εὐχαριστῶ)
Found in the Gospels, Acts, and Revelation, but most frequently in Paul.
My God
Some very high authorities omit. The pronoun implies close personal relationship. Compare Act 27:23; Phi 1:3; Phi 3:8.
By Christ Jesus (ἐν)
Better, as Rev., in; in fellowship with. The element or sphere in which the grace is manifested. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Always - Whenever I mention you to God in prayer. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| For the grace - which is given you - Not only their calling to be saints, and to be sanctified in Christ Jesus; but for the various spiritual gifts which they had received, as specified in the succeeding verses. |
7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,