◄ 1 Corinthians 1:3 ►
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New International Version
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New Living Translation
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

English Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Standard Bible
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Literal Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

King James Bible
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

New King James Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New American Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NASB 1995
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NASB 1977
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Legacy Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Amplified Bible
Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Christian Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

American Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Contemporary English Version
My prayer is that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace!

English Revised Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Good will and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are yours!

Good News Translation
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

International Standard Version
May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be yours!

Majority Standard Bible
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NET Bible
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

New Heart English Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Webster's Bible Translation
Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

World English Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Berean Literal Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Young's Literal Translation
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Smith's Literal Translation
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

New American Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New Revised Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and from our LORD Jesus Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Grace be with you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord Yeshua The Messiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Godbey New Testament
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Haweis New Testament
grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mace New Testament
grace and peace be with you from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Worrell New Testament
Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Worsley New Testament
grace and peace be to you from God our Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Greetings from Paul
…2To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours: 3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.…
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Cross References
Romans 1:7
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:3
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:2
To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.

1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

2 Thessalonians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Titus 1:4
To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

Philemon 1:3
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

2 Peter 1:2
Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

Jude 1:2
Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.


Treasury of Scripture

Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Romans 1:7
To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:2
Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:2
Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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1 Corinthians 1
1. After his salutation and thanksgiving for the Corinthians,
10. Paul exhorts them to unity,
12. and reproves their dissensions.
18. God destroys the wisdom of the wise,
21. by the foolishness of preaching;
26. and calls not the wise, mighty, and noble,
28. but the foolish, weak, and men of no account.














Berean Study Bible
Grace and peace
The phrase "Grace and peace" is a common salutation in Paul's epistles, reflecting a deep theological significance. "Grace" (Greek: "charis") refers to the unmerited favor and love of God towards humanity. It is the foundation of the Christian faith, emphasizing that salvation and all spiritual blessings are gifts from God, not earned by human effort. "Peace" (Greek: "eirēnē") signifies not just the absence of conflict but a profound sense of well-being and wholeness that comes from being reconciled with God through Jesus Christ. This peace surpasses all understanding and guards the hearts and minds of believers (Philippians 4:7). Historically, this greeting would resonate with both Jewish and Gentile audiences, as "peace" (Hebrew: "shalom") was a traditional Jewish greeting, while "grace" was a common Greek salutation. Together, they encapsulate the essence of the Gospel message.

to you
The phrase "to you" personalizes the greeting, indicating that the grace and peace of God are not abstract concepts but are meant for the individual recipients of the letter. In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, a diverse and often troubled congregation. By using "to you," Paul emphasizes that each member of the church is a recipient of God's grace and peace, regardless of their background or current struggles. This personal touch underscores the relational aspect of the Christian faith, where God's love and blessings are directed towards each believer.

from God our Father
"From God our Father" establishes the source of grace and peace. It is not from human origin but from God Himself, who is described as "our Father." This familial term highlights the intimate relationship believers have with God through Jesus Christ. In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a deity as a father was not uncommon, but the Christian understanding of God as a loving and personal Father was revolutionary. It speaks to the adoption of believers into God's family, where they are heirs with Christ and can approach God with confidence and trust.

and the Lord Jesus Christ
The inclusion of "and the Lord Jesus Christ" affirms the divine authority and role of Jesus in the dispensation of grace and peace. "Lord" (Greek: "Kyrios") is a title of respect and authority, acknowledging Jesus' sovereignty and divinity. By coupling Jesus with God the Father, Paul emphasizes the unity and co-equality of the Father and the Son in the Godhead. This reflects the early Christian confession of Jesus as Lord, a declaration that had profound implications in a polytheistic society where Caesar was often hailed as lord. The acknowledgment of Jesus as "Christ" (Greek: "Christos," meaning "Anointed One" or "Messiah") further affirms His role as the promised Savior and King, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies and bringing salvation to all who believe. This phrase encapsulates the core of Christian doctrine, affirming the centrality of Jesus in the believer's life and the source of all spiritual blessings.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
(3) Grace be unto you, and peace.--This is the usual style of apostolic greeting (Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 1:2), and with these words the address and greeting which open the Epistle conclude.

Pulpit Commentary
Verse 3. - Grace to you and peace. This is St. Paul's greeting in all the Epistles except the pastoral Epistles, in which he beautifully adds the word "mercy." It is a remarkable blending of the Greek and Jewish salutations. The Greeks said Ξαίρειν, and to them the word "grace" involved the notions of joy and brightness and prosperity. The calmer and more solemn greeting of the East was, "Peace be to thee." The Church unites both forms of greeting - "grace," the beginning of every blessing; "peace," the end of all blessings; and into both she infuses a deeper meaning, that of a "joy" which defied all tribulations, and a" peace which passeth all understanding." From God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. God is the Source of "every good gift and every perfect gift." God is our Father as our Creator, and as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom we become, in a higher sense, his children. Christ, in his mediatorial kingdom, is specially and immediately "our Lord," though that phrase, now so universal, only occurs (in its isolated form) in Hebrews 7:14. Jesus Christ. One of St. Paul's peculiarities of style is the constant reiteration of one dominant word. In the first nine verses of this Epistle, the Name "Jesus Christ" is repeated no less than nine times. "Observe," says St. Chrysostom, "how he nails them down to the Name of Christ, not mentioning any man, either apostle or teacher, but continually mentioning him for whom they yearn, as men preparing to awaken those who are drowsy after a debauch. For nowhere in any other Epistle is the Name of Christ so continually introduced By means of it he weaves together almost his whole exordium."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Grace
Χάρις (Charis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

peace
εἰρήνη (eirēnē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

to you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

God
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Father
Πατρὸς (Patros)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the] Lord
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ.
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.


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