25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to the gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith;
27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen. Written to the romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phoebe, servant of th church at Cenchrea.
1 Corinthians 1
Intro: Paul exhorteth to unity -- The low estate of those who are called.
1 Paul, an apostle, called of Jesus Christ through the will of God; and Sosthenes our brother,
2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours;
3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you of Jesus Christ;
5 That in everything ye are enriched of him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you;
7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ;