1 Corinthians 1:4-9

1 Corinthians 1:4-9

[4] I thank  God  always  behalf,  for  the grace  of God  which  is given  by  Jesus  Christ;  [5] That  in  every thing  ye are enriched  by  him,  in  all  utterance,  and  in all  knowledge;  [6] Even as  the testimony  of Christ  was confirmed  in  [7] So that  come behind  in  no  gift;  waiting for  the coming  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  [8] Who  also  confirm  unto  the end,  that ye may be blameless  in  the day  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  [9] God  is faithful,  by  whom  ye were called  unto  the fellowship  of his  Son  Jesus  Christ  Lord. 

What does 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul followed his salutation with an expression of gratitude for his original readers, as he usually did in his epistles. In this case the focus of his thanksgiving was on God"s grace in giving the Corinthians such great spiritual gifts (cf. Ephesians 1:3-14).
"What is remarkable here is the apostle"s ability to thank God for the very things in the church that, because of the abuses, are also causing him grief." [1]