Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 1:5
For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church while thanking God for the grace given to them in Christ Jesus. He places this statement between his initial thanksgiving and his explanation of how that grace confirmed their witness.
The words — The verb ἐπλουτίσθητε (eploutisthēte) means "you have been enriched," marking a passive reception of resources. The phrase ἐν παντὶ (en panti) translates literally to "in every/all thing," defining the comprehensive scope of that enrichment.
The thread — The language of divine enrichment appears in 2 Corinthians 9:11, where believers are enriched to practice generosity, and in 2 Corinthians 8:7, which pairs speech and knowledge with faith and love. Colossians 2:3 similarly locates hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge exclusively in Christ.
Why it lands — The text states that comprehensive spiritual capacity in speech and knowledge originates entirely from Christ rather than human effort. Readers must acknowledge this received grace as the non-negotiable basis for their conduct and unity within the church.
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The Greek words
King James Version
That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 9:11 You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
- Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
- Philippians 1:9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
- Romans 15:14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
- 1 Corinthians 12:8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,
- James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- Ephesians 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
- Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
- Colossians 3:10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.