1 Corinthians 1:9 net — God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

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"God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his son, Jesus Christ our Lord."

— 1 Corinthians 1:9, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 1 — Context

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just as the testimony about Christ has been confirmed among you–

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so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Divisions in the Church I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree together, to end your divisions, and to be united by the same mind and purpose.

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For members of Chloe’s household have made it clear to me, my brothers and sisters, that there are quarrels among you.

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Now I mean this, that each of you is saying,“I am with Paul,” or“I am with Apollos,” or“I am with Cephas,” or“I am with Christ.”

1 Corinthians 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 1:9 say?
1 Corinthians 1:9 in the NET Bible reads: “God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 1:9 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 1:9 in?
1 Corinthians 1:9 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 1:9?
1 Corinthians 1:9 reads (NET): “God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 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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