Keraia
2 Corinthians 1

2 Corinthians 1:2

Paul Greets the Corinthians · 2 Corinthians 1:1–2
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Translations

Modern
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Traditional
Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Literal
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Latin
Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

Original

Greek
English
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Notes

2 Corinthians 1:2

Paul changes the usual, plain "greetings" (Greek chairein) into a meaningful message by praying for God's grace (Greek charis) and peace for his readers.

2 Corinthians 1:1–2

  • In the first century, letters usually started with the writer's name and the recipient's name, followed by a greeting (see Acts 15:23; 23:25–26). Paul follows this pattern.

  • Paul emphasizes his role as an apostle. His position as God's chosen representative to establish the church had been questioned in Corinth.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Parallels

Acts 18:1–11 1 Corinthians 1:1–3

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Peace Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Benedictions: Apostolic, Forms of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of Peace: Spiritual