1 Corinthians 1:10-17

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

[10] Now  I beseech  brethren,  by  the name  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  all  speak  the same thing,  and  no  divisions  among  but  perfectly joined together  in  the same  mind  and  in  the same  judgment.  [11] For  it hath been declared  of  brethren,  by  them which are of the house  of Chloe,  that  contentions  among  [12] Now  I say,  that  every one  saith,  am  of Paul;  and  of Apollos;  and  of Cephas;  and  of Christ.  [13] Christ  divided?  Paul  crucified  for  or  were ye baptized  in  the name  of Paul?  [14] I thank  God  that  I baptized  none  Crispus  and  Gaius;  [15] any  should say  that  I had baptized  in  mine own  name.  [16] And  I baptized  also  the household  of Stephanas:  besides,  I know  not  whether I baptized  other.  [17] For  Christ  sent  not  to baptize,  but  to preach the gospel:  not  with  wisdom  of words,  the cross  of Christ  should be made of none effect. 

What does 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The surface manifestation of this serious problem was the party spirit that had developed. Members of the church were appreciating their favorite leaders too much and not appreciating the others enough. This was really a manifestation of self-exaltation. They boasted about their teachers of wisdom to boast about themselves.