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you were called by him into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> God is faithful; you were called by Him into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> God is faithful, through whom ye were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God can be trusted, and he chose you to be partners with his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> God is faithful, through whom ye were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God faithfully keeps his promises. He called you to be partners with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> God is to be trusted, the God who called you to have fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Faithful is the God by whom you were called into fellowship with his Son Jesus the Messiah, our Lord. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his son, Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> God is faithful, by whom ye were called to the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> God is ever true to His promises, and it was by Him that you were, one and all, called into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> faithful [is] God, through whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> faithful is God, through whom ye were called to the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> God faithful, by whom we were called to the communion of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> God is faithful: by whom you are called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> God is faithful. Through him, you have been called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> God is faithful, and by him you were called to fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. A. Divisions in the Church <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> God, by whom you have been called to the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our LORD, is trustworthy. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> God is faithful, for by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Yeshua The Messiah Our Lord.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> God is faithful, by whom you have been called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> God is faithful, through whom you have been called unto the fellowship of His Son our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Faithful is God, by whom ye have been called into communion with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for he, who has called you to the communication of his son Jesus Christ our Lord, will make good his promise. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> God is ever true to His promises, and it was by Him that you were, one and all, called into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> God is faithful, through Whom ye were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for God is faithful by whom ye were called into the communion of his son Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/1-9.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=67" 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> …8He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: eklēthēte (V-AIP-2P) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">has called you</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/2842.htm" title="2842: koinōnian (N-AFS) -- From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction.">fellowship</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">with His</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/5207.htm" title="5207: Huiou (N-GMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</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/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/4103.htm" title="4103: pistos (Adj-NMS) -- Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.">is faithful.</a> 10I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.…<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="/1_john/1-3.htm">1 John 1:3</a> We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a> If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-24.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:24</a> The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3</a> But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a> being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">2 Timothy 1:9</a> He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. <a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm">Ephesians 4:4</a> There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a> Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a> And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. <a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a> You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. <a href="/romans/11-29.htm">Romans 11:29</a> For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-18.htm">2 Corinthians 1:18-20</a> But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” / For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.” / For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18</a> I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a> His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>God is faithful, by whom you were called to the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.God.<a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a> There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.<a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?<a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a> Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;by.<a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Colossians 1:24</a> Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28,30</a> And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose… <a href="/romans/9-24.htm">Romans 9:24</a> Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?the fellowship.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a> But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:<a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm">1 Corinthians 10:16</a> The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?<a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4,5</a> Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Part</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Promises</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">Promises</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">True.</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>God The term "God" here refers to the one true God of Israel, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul emphasizes the sovereignty and authority of God, who is the source of all spiritual gifts and the one who initiates the call to salvation. This aligns with the Old Testament understanding of God as the covenant-keeping deity who is actively involved in the lives of His people.who has called you The concept of being "called" is significant in Pauline theology. It implies a divine initiative where God invites individuals into a relationship with Him. This calling is not based on human merit but on God's grace and purpose. It echoes the calling of the Israelites in the Old Testament, where God chose them to be His people. In the New Testament, this calling extends to all believers, signifying their election and purpose in God's plan.into fellowship with His Son "Fellowship" (Greek: koinonia) denotes a deep, intimate relationship. This fellowship is not merely social but spiritual, involving a shared life with Jesus Christ. It reflects the unity and communion believers have with Christ, akin to the vine and branches metaphor in <a href="/john/15.htm">John 15</a>. This fellowship is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers are united with Christ in His death and resurrection.Jesus Christ our Lord The full title "Jesus Christ our Lord" underscores the identity and authority of Jesus. "Jesus" refers to His human name, "Christ" signifies His role as the Messiah, and "Lord" denotes His divine authority. This title affirms the early Christian confession of Jesus as both Savior and Sovereign, a central tenet of the faith. It also connects to Old Testament prophecies of the coming Messiah and the New Testament revelation of Jesus as the fulfillment of those prophecies.is faithful The faithfulness of God is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. It assures believers of God's reliability and trustworthiness in fulfilling His promises. This faithfulness is demonstrated in His covenant with Israel and ultimately in the sending of His Son. In the context of 1 Corinthians, it reassures the church of God's steadfastness despite their struggles and divisions, encouraging them to trust in His ongoing work in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The supreme being, creator, and sustainer of the universe, who is faithful and has called believers into fellowship. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The Son of God, through whom believers are called into fellowship. He is central to the Christian faith and the means by which believers are reconciled to God. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. Known for its diversity and moral challenges, it serves as the backdrop for Paul's letters addressing various issues within the church. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle and author of the letter, who is addressing the Corinthian church to encourage unity and faithfulness to the gospel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a diverse group of believers facing internal divisions and external pressures.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> Trust in God's unwavering faithfulness. He is reliable and true to His promises, providing a foundation for our faith. <a href="/topical/c/called_into_fellowship.htm">Called into Fellowship</a> Recognize the privilege and responsibility of being called into fellowship with Jesus. This relationship is central to our identity as Christians. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a> Embrace the unity that comes from being in fellowship with Christ. This unity should transcend personal differences and foster community within the church. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_our_calling.htm">Living Out Our Calling</a> Live in a manner worthy of the calling you have received. Reflect Christ in your actions and interactions with others. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> Find encouragement in God's faithfulness during trials. He is with you and will sustain you through challenges.<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_is_soul_winning_and_how_to_do_it.htm">What is soul winning and how is it done?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_abandon_them.htm">What is building a spiritual house?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_loyalty_show_god's_faithfulness.htm">How does loyalty reflect God's faithfulness to us?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_the_bible_condemn_lying.htm">Why is dishonesty condemned in the Bible?</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>(9) God is faithful.--The One who called them "unto the communion of His Son" is faithful, and therefore He will complete His work; no trials and sufferings need make them doubt that all will at last be well. The same confidence is expressed in <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm" title="Being confident of this very thing, that he which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:">Philippians 1:6</a>, and <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-24.htm" title="Faithful is he that calls you, who also will do it.">1Thessalonians 5:24</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - God is faithful. He will not leave his promises unfulfilled or his work unfinished (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a>; <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a>). Through whom. By whom, as the moving cause and agent in your salvation. Ye were called. The calling was a pledge of the final blessing (<a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Romans 8:30</a>). Into the fellowship of his Son. Union (koinonia, communion) with Christ is the sole means of spiritual life (<a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4</a>; <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a>). Through the Son we also have fellowship with the Father (<a href="/1_john/1-3.htm">1 John 1:3</a>). The perfect sincerity of the apostle is observable in this thanksgiving. He speaks of the Church in general in terms of gratitude and hopefulness, and dwells on its rich spiritual endowments; but he has not a word of praise for any moral advance such as that which he so lovingly recognized in the Thessalonians and Philippians. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>God, Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. who οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. has called you ἐκλήθητε (eklēthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. fellowship κοινωνίαν (koinōnian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2842.htm">Strong's 2842: </a> From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction. with His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Son Υἱοῦ (Huiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive 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. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive 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. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. [is] faithful. πιστὸς (pistos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4103.htm">Strong's 4103: </a> Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful through whom you were (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 1:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 1:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 1:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 1:10" /></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>