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1 Corinthians 1:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

God keeps his promises, and he's the one who invited you into this close friendship with his son Jesus Christ, our Lord.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God doesn't ghost you, when he calls you into friendship with Jesus, he means it.

📚 Historical Context

The Apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to address divisions and moral issues in a church situated in a prosperous but morally corrupt Greek city known for its pagan influences. In this verse, Paul reassures the believers of God's unwavering faithfulness, emphasizing that He has called them into a deep, shared life with Jesus Christ amid their internal conflicts. This reminder of divine reliability was crucial for a community struggling with factionalism and external pressures.

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