1 Corinthians 1:3An Understandable Version (2005 edition)May you experience unearned favor and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. See the chapter |
These people have been [specially] selected, and [their acceptance was] pre-planned by God the Father, and they were set apart through [the work of] the Holy Spirit. This resulted in their obedience and sprinkling [Note: This is a figurative reference to the Old Testament practice of cleansing, See Exodus 24:7-8] by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God’s unearned favor and peace be continually upon you.