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even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:
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The Gospel's Tangible Proof
Commentators explain that the "testimony of Christ" refers to the gospel message about Jesus—His life, death, and resurrection. This message was "confirmed" not just by intellectual agreement, but by the tangible power of the Holy Spirit. The spiritual gifts the Corinthians experienced served as God's seal, proving the truth of the gospel they had heard.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 (καθως). In proportion as (1 Thessalonians 1:5) and so inasmuch as (Ephesians 1:4).
19th Century
Anglican
Even as the testimony of Christ.—The testimony which St. Paul bore concerning Christ, and from Christ, w…
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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 …
16th Century
Protestant
Even as the testimony... Erasmus offers a different rendering, to this effect: “that by these things the testimony of Christ was confirmed…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
