“Why did Paul write "to those called to be saints" as well as to those who are already "sanctified" and in the church? Surely this means that the letter is addressed not only to those who are already cleansed from their sins but also to those who still await cleansing, though they are among those whom God has called.”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — COMMENTARY ON 1 CORINTHIANS 1.1.7
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2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
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1Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
— 1 Corinthians 1:2 —
3Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
4I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;