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More Than a Greeting
Commentators explain that Paul's opening, "Grace to you and peace," is not just a polite salutation but a profound theological statement. "Grace" (charis) refers to God's unmerited favor that saves us, and "peace" (eirene) is the direct result of that grace—reconciliation and a right relationship with God, purchased by Christ.
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1 Corinthians
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AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 1:3
Identical language of 2 Thessalonians 1:2 save absence of ημων (our), Paul's usual greeting. See on 1 Thessalonians 1:1.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 1:3
19th Century
Bishop
Grace be unto you, and peace.—This is the usual style of apostolic greeting (Galatians 1:3; [Reference Ephesi…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 1:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call up…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 1:3
This verse is identical to Ro 1:7b; 2 Corinthians 1:2; Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 1:2; and Phm 1:3. Though carrying…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 1:3
16th Century
Theologian
Grace be to you and peace. For an explanation of this prayer, my readers should consult the beginning of my Commentary on the Epistle to t…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 1:3
17th Century
Pastor
Grace be unto you, and peace from God
This is an usual salutation in all Paul's epistles; (See Gill on Romans 1:…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 1:1–9
17th Century
Minister
All Christians are by baptism dedicated and devoted to Christ and are under strict obligations to be holy. But in the true church of God are all wh…