1 Paul, called as an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and our brother[1] Sosthenes,

2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified (set apart, made holy) in Christ Jesus, who are selected and called as saints (God's people), together with all those who in every place call on and honor the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours: