1 Corinthians 3:4

For while one saith, I am of Paul,.... This shows what their envying and strife, and divisions were about, and from whence they sprung; and which serve, to strengthen the proof, and support the charge…

For while one saith ...; - See the note at 1Co 1:12.

For while one saith, I am of Paul, etc. - It was notorious that both Paul and Apollos held the same creed; between them there was not the slightest difference: when, therefore, the dissentients began…

Here, I. Paul blames the Corinthians for their weakness and nonproficiency. Those who are sanctified are so only in part: there is still room for growth and increase both in grace and knowledge, Pe2…

are ye not carnal? The majority of MSS. and versions read -men" here, instead of -carnal." It is difficult to account for the latter word having crept into the text, if it be not the true reading,…