1 Corinthians 1:1

God's Word

From Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and from Sosthenes, our brother in the Christian faith.

Cross References

Luke 6:13

When it was day, he called his disciples. He chose twelve of them and called them apostles.

John 15:16

You didn’t choose me, but I chose you. I have appointed you to go, to produce fruit that will last, and to ask the Father in my name to give you whatever you ask for.

John 20:21

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”

Acts 1:15

At a time when about 120 disciples had gathered together, Peter got up and spoke to them. He said,

Acts 1:2

until the day he was taken to heaven. Before he was taken to heaven, he gave instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles, whom he had chosen.

Acts 18:17

Then all ⌞the governor’s officers⌟ took Sosthenes, the synagogue leader, and beat him in front of the court. But Gallio couldn’t have cared less.

Acts 22:21

“But the Lord told me, ‘Go! I’ll send you on a mission. You’ll go far away to people who aren’t Jewish.’ ”

Romans 1:1

From Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle and appointed to spread the Good News of God.

Romans 1:10

every time I pray. I ask that somehow God will now at last make it possible for me to visit you.

Romans 1:5

Through him we have received God’s kindness  and the privilege of being apostles who bring people from every nation to the obedience that is associated with faith. This is for the honor of his name.

1 Corinthians 15:9

I’m the least of the apostles. I’m not even fit to be called an apostle because I persecuted God’s church.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We are God’s coworkers. You are God’s field. You are God’s building.

2 Corinthians 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and from Timothy our brother. To God’s church in the city of Corinth and to all God’s holy people everywhere in Greece.

2 Corinthians 11:5

I don’t think I’m inferior in any way to your super-apostles.

2 Corinthians 12:12

While I was among you I patiently did the signs, wonders, and miracles which prove that I’m an apostle.

2 Corinthians 8:5

They did more than we had expected. First, they gave themselves to the Lord and to us, since this was God’s will.

Galatians 1:1

From Paul—an apostle ⌞chosen⌟ not by any group or individual but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who brought him back to life—

Ephesians 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will. To God’s holy and faithful people who are united with Christ in the city of Ephesus.

Ephesians 4:11

He also gave apostles, prophets, missionaries, as well as pastors and teachers as gifts ⌞to his church⌟.

Colossians 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and from our brother Timothy.

1 Timothy 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our confidence.

1 Timothy 2:7

I was appointed to spread this Good News and to be an apostle to teach people who are not Jewish about faith and truth. I’m telling you the truth. I’m not lying.

2 Timothy 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will—a will that contains Christ Jesus’ promise of life.