1 Corinthians 1:1-3

1 Corinthians 1:1-3

[1] Paul,  called  to be an apostle  of Jesus  Christ  through  the will  of God,  and  Sosthenes  our brother,  [2] Unto the church  of God  which  at  Corinth,  to them that are sanctified  in  Christ  Jesus,  called  to be saints,  with  all  that in  every  place  call upon  the name  of Jesus  Christ  Lord,  theirs  and  [3] Grace  and  peace,  from  God  Father,  and  from the Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

What does 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The apostle Paul began this epistle as he did his others by identifying himself and a fellow worker known to the readers. Then he identified and described the recipients of the letter and greeted them with a benediction. This is the most extensive elaboration of an address that we have in Paul"s letters.