1 Corinthians 1:11

Verse

My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.

American Standard Version (1901)

For it hath been signified unto me concerning you, my brethren, by them that are of the household of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

Bible in Basic English

Because it has come to my knowledge, through those of the house of Chloe, that there are divisions among you, my brothers.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For it hath been signified unto me, my brethren, of you, by them that are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

Free Bible Version

For I have been told things about you, my brothers and sisters, by some of Chloe's people—that you are quarreling among yourselves.

Geneva Bible 1599

For it hath bene declared vnto me, my brethren, of you by them that are of the house of Cloe, that there are contentions among you.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Plain English Version

You see, my friends, some of Chloe’s mob told me what is going on there in Corinth. They reckon that you are arguing too much with each other and you are splitting into different groups.

Translation for Translators

My fellow believers, I urge this because some members of Chloe’s household have told me that you are quarreling among yourselves.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For it has been made clear to me, my brothers, by Chloe's people that there are factions among you.

Noah Webster Bible

For it hath been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by them who are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

World English Bible

For it has been reported to me concerning you, my brothers, by those who are from Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you.

Young's Literal Translation

for it was signified to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe, that contentions are among you;

Context

Unity in the Church

¹⁰I 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.¹¹My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. ¹²What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”

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Summary

In this verse, the apostle Paul addresses an issue of division and quarreling among the Corinthian believers, which was brought to his attention by Chloe's household. Paul expresses his concern over the reports of disunity and factions within the church, emphasizing the importance of unity and harmony among believers. This verse serves as a reminder for Christians to strive for peace and reconciliation within the body of Christ, avoiding conflicts and disagreements that can hinder the work of God. Paul's exhortation highlights the significance of maintaining love, respect, and cooperation in the church community, reflecting the unity found in Christ.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

By them which are of the house of Chloe - This was doubtless some very religious matron at Corinth, whose family were converted to the Lord; some of whom were probably sent to the apostle to inform him of the dissensions which then prevailed in the Church at that place. Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, mentioned Co1 16:17, were probably the sons of this Chloe. Contentions - Εριδες, Altercations; produced by the σχισματα, divisions, mentioned above. When once they had divided, they must necessarily have contended, in order to support their respective parties.

John Gill Bible Commentary

For it hath been declared unto me, of you, my brethren,.... Lest the above advice of the apostle should be thought to be impertinent and needless, and to proceed upon groundless suspicions and jealousies of his, he signifies that he not only had some broad hints of their contentions and divisions, but the whole affair was laid open, and made manifest to him: the thing was a clear point to him; he had no reason at all to doubt of the truth of it; nor could they deny it, the proof was so strong, the evidence so full, being given by them which are of the house of Chloe. Some take Chloe to be the name of a place; a city so called is said to have been in Cappadocia; but it seems rather to have been the name of a woman. Horace (b) several times makes mention of a woman of this name, and so does Martial (c). Pausanias (d) calls the goddess Ceres by it, the goddess of husbandry; the word signifying green grass of the field. The person the apostle speaks of was one that very probably lived at Corinth, and was a member of the church there, and at the head of a family of great worth and credit; who being grieved at the growing animosities, and disturbances there raised, wrote to the apostle, and gave him a distinct account of them, desiring him to use his interest to put a stop to them. He mentions this family by name, to show that he had not took up an idle tale, and received reports from anybody, nor from a single person only, but from a family of repute among them; and who could have no other views in the relation of it to him, than the good of the church, and the glory of God: and what they had made out clearly to him was, that there are contentions among you; about their ministers, as appears afterward, as well as about opinions in doctrines, and ceremonies in worship, which occasioned undue heats, and great indecencies, tending to make rents and schisms among them, (b) Carrain. l. 3. Ode 7, 9, 19. (c) L. 4. Epigr. 22. & l. 9. Epigr. 13. (d) L. 1. sive Attica, p. 38.