1 Corinthians 1:5

5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge—

1 Corinthians 1:5 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
English Standard Version (ESV)
5 that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge--
New Living Translation (NLT)
5 Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge.
The Message Bible (MSG)
5 There's no end to what has happened in you - it's beyond speech, beyond knowledge.
American Standard Version (ASV)
5 that in everything ye were enriched in him, in all utterance and all knowledge;
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
5 Through Christ Jesus you have become rich in every way--in speech and knowledge of every kind.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
5 that by Him you were made rich in everything-in all speaking and all knowledge-
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
5 You have been blessed in every way because of him. All your teaching of the truth is better. Your understanding of it is more complete.

1 Corinthians 1:5 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:5

That in everything ye are enriched by him
This is still a continuation of the thanksgiving for this church, that they were "enriched", or plentifully and abundantly provided for by Christ, with all grace, with all the riches of grace; with his own unsearchable riches, of which they were made partakers, and the riches of glory, to which they were entitled by him; and all which come to them through his poverty, which makes his grace in the donation of these riches the more illustrious: and particularly the apostle is thankful, that they were enriched by Christ

in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
that not only they had the knowledge of the truths and doctrines of the Gospel, concerning the person, offices, grace, and righteousness of Christ in the theory of them, or a speculative notion of them; but for the most part had a spiritual experimental knowledge of these things; and many of them had such large gifts of knowledge, elocution, and utterance, that they were richly qualified to preach the Gospel to others; nay, even had the extraordinary gifts of the Spirit, so as to speak with divers tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

1 Corinthians 1:5 In-Context

3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.
5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge—
6 God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you.
7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Corinthians 9:11
  • 2. S 2 Corinthians 8:7
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