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1 Corinthians 1:9 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord."
KJV · King James Version
"God2316 is faithful4103, by1223 whom3739 ye were called2564 unto1519 the fellowship2842 of his846 Son5207 Jesus2424 Christ5547 our2257 Lord2962."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses unto, while the WEB renders these as through, you, into. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
1 Corinthians 1:9 in 1 Corinthians 1
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Corinthians 1:9 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Corinthians 1. Read the full chapter →
- v.7 so that you come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;
- v.8 who will also confirm you until the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- v.9 God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
- v.10 Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
- v.11 For it has been reported to me concerning you, my brothers, by those who are from Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you.
Book background
About the Book of 1 Corinthians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 55 AD
- Audience
- A divided, immature church in cosmopolitan Corinth
- Chapters
- 16
1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. It contains the great love chapter (13) and Paul's definitive teaching on the resurrection of the body (15).
Setting: Written from Ephesus to address reported problems.
Key themes: unity · wisdom · cross · spiritual gifts · love · resurrection
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 1 Corinthians 1:9
1 Corinthians 1:9 contains 18 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
God is faithful
GIF
- 2
through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son
TWYWCI
- 3
Jesus Christ
JC
- 4
our Lord.
OL
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Corinthians 1:9
What does 1 Corinthians 1:9 say?
1 Corinthians 1:9 reads: "God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord." — from the New Testament, 1 Corinthians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Corinthians 1:9 in?
1 Corinthians 1:9 is in the book of 1 Corinthians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 55 AD. 1 Corinthians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to A divided, immature church in cosmopolitan Corinth. Best known for the "love" chapter (1 Corinthians 13).
What is 1 Corinthians 1:9 about?
1 Corinthians 1:9 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 1 Corinthians 1:9 in WEB and KJV?
1 Corinthians 1:9 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "God2316 is faithful4103, by1223 whom3739 ye were called2564 unto1519 the fellowship2842 of his846 Son5207 Jesus2424 Christ5547 our2257 Lord2962.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Corinthians 1:9?
1 Corinthians 1:9 is 18 words in the WEB translation (101 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Corinthians 1:9?
To memorise 1 Corinthians 1:9, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Corinthians 1:9 matter in 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. It contains the great love chapter (13) and Paul's definitive teaching on the resurrection of the body (15). 1 Corinthians 1:9 sits within this larger story — 1 Corinthians as a whole emphasises unity, wisdom, cross.
How can I apply 1 Corinthians 1:9 today?
Many readers use 1 Corinthians 1:9 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download 1 Corinthians 1:9 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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