1 Corinthians
“God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.”
1 Corinthians 1:9
1 Corinthians 1:9 (KJV) speaks to God's faithfulness, calling, and belonging to God — words set in 1 Corinthians, Paul's letter to a struggling church. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.”
1 Thessalonians 5:24“For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.”
1 Samuel 12:22“For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.”
Psalms 48:14“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”
Philippians 1:6“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
Hebrews 13:8“Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.”
1 Kings 8:56
Common questions
What does 1 Corinthians 1:9 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Corinthians 1:9 reads: "God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord." The verse speaks to God's faithfulness, calling, and belonging to God. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Corinthians 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Corinthians 1:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord." is 1 Corinthians 1:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Corinthians chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Corinthians 1:9?
Verses that sit beside 1 Corinthians 1:9 include 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 1 Samuel 12:22, and Psalms 48:14. Reading them alongside 1 Corinthians 1:9 deepens the theme of God's faithfulness.
How can I pray with 1 Corinthians 1:9?
Read 1 Corinthians 1:9 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.