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1 Corinthians 1:3–4

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1 Corinthians 1:3

3Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:4

4I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 1:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

peace

Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 1:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

thank

To express gratitude for a favor; to make acknowledgments to one for kindness bestowed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

always

Always; continually, regularly, or throughout the time stated.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 3

  1. Romans 1:7
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  2. 1 Peter 1:2
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  3. 2 Corinthians 1:2
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  4. Ephesians 1:2
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From verse 4

  1. Romans 1:8
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  2. John 14:26
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  3. 1 Timothy 1:14
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  4. John 14:14
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  5. John 14:16
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