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1 Corinthians 1

1 Corinthians 1:10

Unity in the Church · 1 Corinthians 1:10–17
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Translations

Modern
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
Traditional
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Literal
Now I exhort you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you may speak the same thing and there may be no divisions among you, but you may be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Latin
Obsecro autem vos fratres per nomen Domini nostri Jesu Christi: ut idipsum dicatis omnes, et non sint in vobis schismata: sitis autem perfecti in eodem sensu, et in eadem sententia.

Original

Greek
English
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.

Notes

1 Corinthians 1:10

  • brothers: This term traditionally addresses family members, both male and female.

  • I appeal to you: Paul encourages them through the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, not his own.

  • in the name: In Jewish culture, a person's name represented their authority and reputation.

  • that there may be no divisions: He wanted them to avoid conflict and be united in thought and purpose, filled with the Spirit of Christ (see Philippians 2:2).

1 Corinthians 1:10–15:58

The main part of the letter contains Paul's guidance on specific problems and questions in the Corinthian church.

1 Corinthians 1:10–17

The Corinthian believers argued about which leading evangelist (Paul, Apollos, or Peter) was the best. Paul scolded them for their arguments and worldly comparisons. As ministers of Christ and the good news about Jesus, God works through Paul and the others (see 1 Corinthians 3:1–4:7).

Theme notes and profiles

Apollos Paul (Saul) Fear of the Lord Tolerance Wisdom

Parallels

Psalm 133:1–3 Ephesians 4:1–16

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers (and Sisters) First Letter to the Corinthians Paul the Apostle Peter, Second Letter of Second Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Thessalonians Temple

Topics

Agreement Church: Divisions In, to be Shunned Cliques Coming Together as One Commitment Conformity Democracy Denominations Dissension in Congregations Divisions: Forbidden in the Church Fellowship of the Righteous Finding a Church Greeting Others Harmony Reproof: Paul Segregation Solidarity Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Strife: Ministers should Warn Against The Body of Christ Unity Unity Among Beleivers Unity in the Church Unity of the Righteous Working Together