Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 1:4
I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian church at the opening of his letter, immediately following his greeting of grace and peace (1 Corinthians 1:3) and preceding his statement about their spiritual enrichment (1 Corinthians 1:5).
The words — Εὐχαριστῶ (Eucharistō) translates literally to "I thank," and παντοτε (pantote) means "always," establishing the verse as a declaration of unceasing personal gratitude.
The thread — Paul repeats this structural thanksgiving in Romans 1:8, while the phrase "grace He has given you in Christ Jesus" anchors the passage within the broader apostolic teaching on divine provision.
Why it lands — The text directs the reader to evaluate others through the lens of received grace rather than personal merit, making gratitude a factual acknowledgment of divine action.
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The Greek words
King James Version
I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
Cross-references
- Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.
- John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.
- John 14:14 If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.
- John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—
- John 15:26 When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.
- Romans 6:17 But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.
- 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
- John 10:30 I and the Father are one.”
- Acts 11:23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
- 1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.