1 Corinthians 1:11 Meaning and Explanation
“For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul has learned, through members of Chloe's household, that the Corinthians are quarreling among themselves.
What Does 1 Corinthians 1:11 Mean?
Paul names his source plainly: people from the household of Chloe, evidently believers known to the Corinthians, have brought him a troubling report of contentions in the church.
He does not deal in rumor or hint darkly; he speaks openly of what he has heard and from whom. This honesty is itself pastoral. Calling them brethren even as he names their strife, Paul holds together truth and tenderness. Real love does not ignore conflict but brings it into the light, where it can be addressed and healed rather than left to fester in the dark.
1 Corinthians 1:11 in the Original Language
eris (ἔρις), 'contention' -- strife, quarreling, and rivalry.
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What does 1 Corinthians 1:11 mean?
Paul has learned, through members of Chloe's household, that the Corinthians are quarreling among themselves.