1 Paul, in bonds for Jesus Christ, disturbed by so many errors [2],
to his Corinthian brethren, health.
2 I nothing marvel that the preachers of evil have made this
progress.
3 For because the Lord Jesus is about to fulfil his coming, verily on
this account do certain men pervert and despise his words.
4 But I, verily, from the beginning, have taught you that only which
I myself received from the former apostles, who always remained with
the Lord Jesus Christ.
5 And I now say unto you, that the Lord Jesus Christ was born of the
Virgin Mary, who was of the seed of David,
6 According to the annunciation of the Holy Ghost, sent to her by our
Father from heaven;
7 That Jesus might be introduced into the world [3], and deliver our
flesh by his flesh, and that he might raise us up from the dead;