Thanksgiving

I (A)give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way (B)you were enriched in him in all (C)speech and all knowledge— even as (D)the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you (E)wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, (F)who will sustain you to the end, (G)guiltless (H)in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (I)God is faithful, by whom you were called into the (J)fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Paul Gives Thanks to God

I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge. This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

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