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1 Corinthians 1:13

1 Corinthians 1:13
Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Is Christ divided?.... Some read the words as an assertion, "Christ is divided"; that is, his body, the church, is divided by such factions and parties; though in some copies the note of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Is Christ divided? - Paul, in this verse, proceeds to show the impropriety of their divisions and strifes. His general argument is, that Christ alone ought to be regarded as their head and leader, and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Is Christ divided? - Can he be split into different sects and parties? Has he different and opposing systems? Or, is the Messiah to appear under different persons?

Was Paul crucified for you? - As the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Here the apostle enters on his subject.

I. He extorts them to unity and brotherly love, and reproves them for their divisions. He had received an account from some that wished them well of some…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Is Christ divided? Some editors read this affirmatively, "Christ is divided," instead of interrogatively as in the text. But the latter is preferable. St Paul would ask if Christ, into Whose Name the…