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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 1:6
18th Century
Theologian
Even as. kaywv. The force of this expression seems to be this: "The gospel of Christ was at first established among you by means …
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 1:6
Even as (καθως). In proportion as (1 Thessalonians 1:5) and so inasmuch as (Ephesians 1:4).
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 1:6
19th Century
Bishop
Even as the testimony of Christ.—The testimony which St. Paul bore concerning Christ, and from Christ, w…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 1:4–9
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 1:6
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 …
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 1:6
16th Century
Theologian
Even as the testimony... Erasmus offers a different rendering, to this effect: “that by these things the testimony of Christ was confirmed…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 1:6
17th Century
Pastor
Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you .
] By "the testimony of Christ" is meant the Gospel of Christ,…
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…