1 Corinthians 1:1
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,”1 Corinthians 1:1
What Does 1 Corinthians 1:1 Mean?
1 Corinthians 1:1 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 1:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 1:1“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”Ephesians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:”Galatians 1:1“Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)”2 Corinthians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:”Colossians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,”Philippians 1:1“Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:”Acts 18:17“Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.”John 3:27“John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.”Galatians 1:15“But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,”1 Timothy 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;”Acts 22:21“And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.”2 Samuel 7:21“For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.”John 15:16“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”1 Corinthians 9:1“Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?”Galatians 2:7“But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;”Ephesians 4:11“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”1 Timothy 2:7“Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.”2 Timothy 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,”Luke 6:13“And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;”John 20:21“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”
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