1 Corinthians 1:2-4

Expanded Bible

² To the church of God in Corinth [^Can important city in southern Greece; Paul started the church on his second missionary journey, around ad 52; Acts 18], to you who have been ·made holy [sanctified; dedicated/set apart to God] in Christ Jesus. You were called to be ·God’s holy people [^Tsaints] with all people everywhere who pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ—·their Lord and ours [^Ltheirs and ours]:

³ Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Paul Gives Thanks to God

⁴ I always thank my God for you because of the ·grace [gift; favor] God has given you in Christ Jesus.