1Co 1:9. Πιστὸς, faithful) God is said to be faithful, because He performs, what He has promised, and what believers promise to themselves from His goodness.-ἐκλήθητε, ye were called) Calling is a pledge of other benefits, [to which the end, 1Co 1:8, will correspond.-V. g.]-Rom 8:30; [1Th 5:24]; 1Pe 5:10.