1 Corinthians 1:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

Utterance. Billroth translates, doctrine. Ye are rich in preaching of the Word, and in knowledge of it. The English version, as in 2 Corinthians 8:7, is better; for Paul, purposing presently to dwell on the abuse of two gifts on which the Corinthians prided themselves-utterance (speech) and knowledge (1 Corinthians 1:20; 1 Corinthians 3:18; 1 Corinthians 4:19; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 Corinthians 14:1-40.) - previously gains their goodwill by congratulating them on having those gifts.

1 Corinthians 1:5

5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;