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May 24, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/5th month/Day 143)
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~ Omer 36/Noah builds an alter after leaving the Ark (Jubilees 6:1)
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1 Corinthians 1:9
(Coptic Sahidic Bible)
ⲞⲨⲠⲒⲤⲦⲞⲤ ⲠⲈ ⲠⲚⲞⲨⲦⲈ ⲠⲀⲒ ⲈⲚⲦⲀϤⲦⲈϨⲘ ⲦⲎⲨⲦⲚ ⲈⲂⲞⲖ ϨⲒⲦⲞⲞⲦϤ ⲈⲦⲔⲞⲒⲚⲰⲚⲒⲀ ⲘⲠⲈϤϢⲎⲢⲈ ⲒⲎⲤⲞⲨⲤ ⲠⲈⲬⲢⲒⲤⲦⲞⲤ ⲠⲈⲚϪⲞⲈⲒⲤ.

translation:

(1599 Geneva Bible)
God is ^[a]faithful, by whom ye are called unto the fellowship of his son Jesus Christ our Lord.

summary:

[a] True and constant, who doth not only call us, but giveth us the gift of perseverance also.

Paul continually thanks God because His grace has enriched the Corinthians in every way—speech, knowledge, and all gifts—confirming that Christ is among them. As they wait for His return, God will keep them strong and blameless. The Lord who called them into fellowship with His Son is faithful.

Authorship and Date
Acts 18 places Paul in Corinth around A.D. 50–51; a Gallio inscription anchors the timeline. Writing from Ephesus a few years later (1 Corinthians 16:8), Paul penned this letter about A.D. 54–55.

Corinth: Historical and Archaeological Background
• Strategic isthmus city with twin harbors, controlling east-west trade.
• Rebuilt as a Roman colony (44 B.C.) after total destruction.
• Known for wealth, varied religions, and loose morals.
• Excavations reveal temples to Aphrodite and Apollo, a marketplace fountain, and the bema seat where Paul stood before Gallio (Acts 18:12–17).
• The nearby Isthmian Games drew athletes and spectators biennially, explaining Paul’s later sports metaphors (1 Corinthians 9:24–27).

Teaching Points:
Paul’s Greeting and Thanksgiving (1 Corinthians 1:1-9)
Paul identifies himself as an apostle by the will of God, establishing his authority and purpose.
He expresses gratitude for the grace given to the Corinthians, highlighting their spiritual gifts and the faithfulness of God.

verses 1-8
Greetings from Paul and Sosthenes
1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving
4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.
5 For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,
6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you.
7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
8 He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Practical Applications:
Seek Unity
Strive for unity in your local church by focusing on what unites us in Christ rather than what divides us.

Embrace Humility
Recognize that our wisdom and strength come from God, and avoid boasting in personal achievements or affiliations.

Proclaim the Cross
Share the message of the cross boldly, understanding that it is the power of God for salvation.

Rely on God’s Wisdom
In decision-making and daily life, seek God’s wisdom rather than relying solely on human understanding. (Bible hub)

In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul opens his letter to the Corinthians by addressing the church’s divisions. He emphasizes unity in Christ, reminding them of their shared calling and faith. Paul contrasts human wisdom with God’s wisdom and stresses the significance of the message of the cross. He calls the Corinthian church to focus on the power of God rather than human differences and rivalries.
(1 Corinthians 1 | Coptic: Sahidic NT – ϯⲙⲉⲧⲣⲉⲙⲛ̀ⲭⲏⲙⲓ)

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