1 Corinthians 1:3 kjva — Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ."

— 1 Corinthians 1:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Corinthians 1 — Context

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Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

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Unto the church of God which is 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 our Lord, both theirs and ours:

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

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I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

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That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

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Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

1 Corinthians 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 1:3 say?
1 Corinthians 1:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 1:3 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 3.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 1:3.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 1:3 in?
1 Corinthians 1:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 1:3?
1 Corinthians 1:3 reads (KJVA): “Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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