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that in everything you were enriched in him, in all speech and all knowledge;
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True Riches are Spiritual
Commentators explain that when Paul says the Corinthians were "enriched," he's not referring to material wealth. Their true riches were spiritual, found "in him" (Christ). This abundance included specific gifts like "utterance" (the ability to speak God's truth effectively) and "knowledge" (a deep understanding of the gospel), which were evidence of God's grace.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That in every thing. In every respect, or in regard to all the favors conferred on any of his people. You have been distinguished by him i…
That (οτ). Explicit specification of this grace of God given to the Corinthians. Paul points out in detail the unusual spiritual g…
19th Century
Anglican
Ye are enriched.—Literally, ye were enriched. “Utterance” is the power of outward expression of that “knowledge” which dwells wit…
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Baptist
I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; that in every thing you are enriched by him, in …
As is characteristic of Paul in his other letters (cf. Romans 1:8; Colossians 1:3–8; et al.), he begins by thanking God for …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That in everything ye are enriched by him This is still a continuation of the thanksgiving for this church, that they were "en…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
This epistle is divided into two parts: in the first, he sends his greeting, and in the other, his message (v. 4). The greeting itself has three se…
