1 This letter is from Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother.

2 To the congregation of God at Corinth. To you, who are sanctified in Christ Jesus. You who are called to be holy ones, with all whom in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. He is both their Lord and ours.

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

4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God that is given you by Jesus Christ.

5 He enriches you in every way, in all speaking, and in all knowledge.

6 The testimony of Christ was confirmed verifiedestablished in you.

7 You do not lack spiritual gifts as you wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

8 He will also confirm establish you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.