Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Paul, called as an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

King James Version

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

Holman Bible

Paul, called as an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Sosthenes our brother:

International Standard Version

From: Paul, called to be an apostle of the Messiah Jesus by the will of God, and from our brother Sosthenes.

A Conservative Version

Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,

American Standard Version

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

Amplified

Paul, called as an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

An Understandable Version

[This letter is from] Paul, who was called by the will of God to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and [from] our brother Sosthenes;

Anderson New Testament

PAUL, a called apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Sostlienes my brother,

Bible in Basic English

Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the purpose of God, and Sosthenes the brother,

Common New Testament

Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

Daniel Mace New Testament

Paul appointed by the divine will to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and Sosthenes our brother,

Darby Translation

Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ, by God's will, and Sosthenes the brother,

Godbey New Testament

Paul, called an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and brother Sosthenes,

Goodspeed New Testament

Paul, by the will of God called as an apostle of Jesus Christ, and our brother Sosthenes,

John Wesley New Testament

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God,

Julia Smith Translation

Paul, called, sent of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,

King James 2000

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

Lexham Expanded Bible

Paul, called [to be] an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

Modern King James verseion

Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Paul, by vocation an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and brother Sosthenes.

Moffatt New Testament

PAUL, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, with brother Sosthenes,

Montgomery New Testament

Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and Sosthenes, his brother.

NET Bible

From Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes, our brother,

New Heart English Bible

Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

Noyes New Testament

Paul, a called apostle of Christ Jesus, through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,

Sawyer New Testament

PAUL, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,

The Emphasized Bible

Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ, through God's will, - and Sosthenes the brother, -

Thomas Haweis New Testament

PAUL, a called apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes a brother,

Twentieth Century New Testament

To the Church of God in Corinth, to those who have been consecrated by union with Christ Jesus and called to become his People, and also to all, wherever they may be, who invoke the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ-their Master and ours,

Webster

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

Weymouth New Testament

Paul, called to be an Apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God--and our brother Sosthenes:

Williams New Testament

Paul, by the will of God called as an apostle of Jesus Christ, and our brother Sosthenes,

World English Bible

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

Worrell New Testament

Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,

Worsley New Testament

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, to the church of God which is in Corinth,

Youngs Literal Translation

Paul, a called apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Παῦλος 
Paulos 
Usage: 162

κλητός 
Kletos 
Usage: 9

to be an apostle
ἀπόστολος 
Apostolos 
Usage: 78

of Jesus
Ἰησοῦς 
Iesous 
Usage: 969

Χριστός 
christos 
Usage: 557

διά 
Dia 
by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,
Usage: 527

the will
θέλημα 
thelema 
will, desire, pleasure
Usage: 45

of God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

Σωσθένης 
Sosthenes 
Usage: 2

Context Readings

Greeting

1 Paul, called as an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 To the congregation of God at Corinth. To you, who are sanctified in Christ Jesus. You who are called to be holy ones, with all whom in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. He is both their Lord and ours.


Cross References

Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, appointed (set apart) for the good news of God,

Acts 18:17

They all grabbed Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the court. Gallio did not care about this.

2 Corinthians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the congregation of God at Corinth, with all the holy ones throughout Achaia:

Ephesians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the holy ones who are at Ephesus and the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Luke 6:13

The next day he called his disciples to choose from them twelve, whom he named apostles (ambassadors) (messengers):

John 15:16

You did not choose me. I chose you and appointed you. You should go and bear fruit and your fruit should remain. Whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.

John 20:21

Jesus therefore said to them again: May you have peace. As the Father sent me, even so I send you.

Acts 1:2

until the day he was received up to heaven. After that he gave orders through the Holy Spirit to his chosen apostles.

Acts 1:25-26

Which of these men should assume this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.

Acts 22:21

The Lord said: 'Go! I will send you far away to the people of the nations.'

Romans 1:5

Through whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, respecting his name.

1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are fellow workers together with God. You are God's field under cultivation. You are God's building.

1 Corinthians 6:16-17

What? Do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute is one (united with her) body? For he said: Two will be one flesh.

1 Corinthians 9:1-2

Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 15:9

I am the least of the apostles and do not deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the people of God.

2 Corinthians 11:5

For I do not consider myself inferior to the super apostles.

2 Corinthians 12:12

Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

Galatians 1:1

From Paul, who is an apostle not from men nor through men but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead.

Galatians 1:15-16

It pleased God to separate me even from my mother's womb and call me through his grace.

Galatians 2:7-8

On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the good news to people who are not circumcised. Just as Peter had been entrusted with the good news to the people who are circumcised.

Ephesians 4:11

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers.

Colossians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

1 Timothy 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and Christ Jesus our hope,

1 Timothy 2:7

Because of this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle. What I say is true, not false, and I am a teacher of the nations in the true faith.

2 Timothy 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,

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