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<a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus, <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I thank my God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I always thank my God for you because of God&#8217s grace given to you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus; <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I never stop thanking my God for treating you with undeserved grace by giving you Christ Jesus, <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus; <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I always thank God for you because Christ Jesus has shown you God's good will. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> I always give thanks to my God for you because of the grace he has given you through Christ Jesus. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given you by the Messiah Jesus. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus; <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I thank my God continually on your behalf for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus-- <a href="/web/1_corinthians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> I always thank my God concerning you for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I give thanks to my God always concerning you for the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God having been given you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I give thanks to my God always concerning you for the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I return thanks to my God always for you, for the grace of God given you in Christ Jesus;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I give thanks to my God always for you, for the grace of God that is given you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I give thanks to my God continuously for you because of the grace of God that has been given to you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus, <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God that has been given to you by Jesus Christ; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I give thanks to my God always on your behalf concerning the grace of God which is given to you by Yeshua The Messiah.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I thank my God always on your account, for the grace of God which is given to you in Christ Jesus; <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> I give thanks to my God always in your behalf, for the grace of God given unto you in Christ Jesus; <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> I give thanks to my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which hath been given you in Christ Jesus; <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I continually give thanks to God on your behalf, for the favour he has bestowed on you thro' Jesus Christ; <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I thank my God continually on your behalf for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus-- <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus; <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I always give thanks unto my God, on your account, for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus; that ye are enriched by Him with every gift, <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=32" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Thanksgiving</a> 3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4<a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: Eucharistō (V-PIA-1S) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">I always thank</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">because of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: chariti (N-DFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">He</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dotheisē (V-APP-DFS) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">has given</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> 5For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Philippians 1:3-5</a> I thank my God every time I remember you. / In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, / because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, <a href="/ephesians/1-15.htm">Ephesians 1:15-16</a> For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, / I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3-4</a> We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, / because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints— <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:3</a> We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing. <a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8</a> First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">2 Corinthians 9:11-12</a> You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God. / For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">2 Corinthians 4:15</a> All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:2-3</a> We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers / and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4-5</a> I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers, / because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">2 Timothy 1:3</a> I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers. <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a> One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Romans 6:17</a> But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</a> as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">1 Timothy 1:12</a> I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16</a> But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;thank.<a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8</a> First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.<a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Romans 6:17</a> But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.<a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a> Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.the grace.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-3.htm">1 Corinthians 1:3</a> Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.<a href="/john/10-30.htm">John 10:30</a> I and my Father are one.<a href="/john/14-14.htm">John 14:14,16,26</a> If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Always</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/romans/16-6.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-3.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-3.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/15-11.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/romans/7-25.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/12-31.htm">Always</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-13.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-11.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-22.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 1</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-1.htm">After his salutation and thanksgiving for the Corinthians,</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Paul exhorts them to unity,</a> 12. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">and reproves their dissensions.</a> 18. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">God destroys the wisdom of the wise,</a> 21. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-21.htm">by the foolishness of preaching;</a> 26. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">and calls not the wise, mighty, and noble,</a> 28. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-28.htm">but the foolish, weak, and men of no account.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I always thank my God for you Paul begins his letter with a tone of gratitude, a common practice in his epistles. This expression of thanks is not just a formality but reflects a deep spiritual connection and affection for the Corinthian believers. The phrase "my God" indicates a personal relationship with God, emphasizing Paul's intimate and devoted faith. This gratitude is significant given the issues within the Corinthian church, showing Paul's commitment to seeing the good in them despite their struggles. This mirrors other Pauline letters, such as <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Philippians 1:3</a>, where he similarly expresses thankfulness.because of the grace He has given you The grace mentioned here refers to the unmerited favor and spiritual gifts bestowed upon the Corinthians. This grace is foundational to their identity as believers and is a central theme in Paul's theology. It underscores the transformative power of God's grace in the lives of individuals and the community. The Corinthian church, despite its challenges, is a testament to God's grace at work. This grace is not earned but freely given, aligning with <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, which speaks of salvation by grace through faith.in Christ Jesus The phrase "in Christ Jesus" is pivotal in Paul's writings, denoting the believer's union with Christ. This union is the source of all spiritual blessings and grace. It signifies a new identity and position for believers, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a>, where those in Christ are described as new creations. The Corinthian church's existence and spiritual gifts are rooted in this relationship with Christ, highlighting the centrality of Jesus in the life of the church and individual believers. This connection to Christ is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers anticipate the fullness of their salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter, Paul, is writing to the church in Corinth. He is a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> The recipients of the letter, the Corinthian church, were a diverse group of believers living in a major Greek city known for its commerce and immorality. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The one whom Paul thanks for the grace given to the Corinthians. God is the source of all grace and blessings. 4. <a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a> The means through which God's grace is given. Jesus is central to Paul's message and the Christian faith. 5. <a href="/topical/g/grace.htm">Grace</a> A key theme in this verse, grace refers to the unmerited favor and blessings bestowed by God upon believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_thanksgiving.htm">The Importance of Thanksgiving</a> Paul models a heart of gratitude, reminding us to regularly thank God for His work in the lives of others. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_grace.htm">Recognizing God's Grace</a> Acknowledge that any spiritual growth or blessing in our lives and the lives of others is due to God's grace through Christ. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a> Despite the issues in the Corinthian church, Paul begins with thanksgiving, teaching us to focus on the common grace we share in Christ. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a> Expressing gratitude for others can strengthen community bonds and encourage fellow believers. <a href="/topical/g/grace_as_a_foundation.htm">Grace as a Foundation</a> Understanding that grace is foundational to our faith helps us remain humble and reliant on God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 1</a> <a href="/q/what_makes_saints_incorruptible.htm">What defines the incorruptibility of saints?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_testing_boost_faith_biblically.htm">How can we effectively preach the gospel today?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_speak_gracefully_and_thoughtfully.htm">How can you speak with grace and thoughtfulness?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_gift_of_helps.htm">What is the Gift of Helps?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) I thank my God.--Expressions of thankfulness (<a href="/context/1_corinthians/1-4.htm" title="I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;">1Corinthians 1:4-9</a>), serving also to secure at the very outset the attention of those to whom the Apostle is writing. He thus shows that he is not blind to, or forgetful of, their good qualities, although this Epistle is specially written to rebuke their present sins; and also that he is not about to utter words of hopeless condemnation, but of wholesome warning. The emphatic use of the singular, I thank my God, in contrast to the plural in the previous verses, indicates that St. Paul does not join Sosthenes with him as author of the Epistle, but that it is written in his name alone and with his sole authority.The grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ.--Better, the grace of God given you in Christ Jesus--i.e., given to you as being in Christ.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 4-9. - The thanksgiving. The thanksgiving is a feature in almost every Epistle of St. Paul, except the Epistle to the Galatians, in which he plunges at once into severe reprobation. Verse 4. - I thank my God. It is probable, from papyrus rolls in the British Museum, that the general form and outline of letters was more or less conventional. In St. Paul, however, this thanksgiving is the natural overflow of a full heart. It was no mere compliment or rhetorical artifice like the captatio benevolentiae, or endeavouring to win the hearers by flattery, which we find in most ancient speeches. My God (<a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8</a>). Always; that is, constantly; on all occasions of special prayer. He could still thank God for them, though his letter was written "with many tears" (<a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">2 Corinthians 2:4</a>). For the grace of God. The grace (χάρις) of spiritual life showing itself in many special spiritual gifts (χαρίσματα), such as "the gift of tongues." Which was given you. This is one of St. Paul's "baptismal aorists." He always regards and speaks of the life of the soul as summed up potentially in one supreme moment and crisis - namely, the moment of conversion and baptism. The grace given once was given for ever, and was continually manifested. In Christ Jesus. St. Paul regarded the life of the Christian as "hid with Christ in God," and of Christ as being the Christian's life (see <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/4-10.htm">2 Corinthians 4:10, 11</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-3.htm">Colossians 3:3, 4</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1</a>; <a href="/1_john/5-11.htm">1 John 5:11</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I always thank Εὐχαριστῶ (Eucharistō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. for περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. because of ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. grace χάριτι (chariti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. [He] Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has given δοθείσῃ (dotheisē) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus. Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 1:4 I always thank my God concerning you (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 1:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 1:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 1:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 1:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>