Even as. kaywv. The force of this expression seems to be this: "The gospel of Christ was at first established among you by means …

Even as the testimony of Christ.—The testimony which St. Paul bore concerning Christ, and from Christ, w…

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 …

Even as the testimony... Erasmus offers a different rendering, to this effect: “that by these things the testimony of Christ was confirmed…

Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you .
] By "the testimony of Christ" is meant the Gospel of Christ,…

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…

This epistle is divided into two parts: in the first, he sends his greeting, and in the other, his me age (v. 4). The greeting itself has three sec…