1 Corinthians 1:10

“Now I beseech you, brethren, etc.] The apostle having observed the many favours and blessings bestowed on this church, proceeds to take notice of the divisions and contentions which were fomented in it; and in the most kind and tender manner entreats them to take every proper step to prevent schisms among them: he does not use his apostolical power and authority, or lay his injunctions and commands upon them, which he might have done, but most affectionately beseeches them; styling them brethren, as they were in a spiritual relation, being children of the same Father, members of the same body, and partakers of the same grace, and is a reason why they should not fail out by the way: and this…”

“Now--Ye already have knowledge, utterance, and hope, maintain also love. brethren--The very title is an argument for love. by . . . Christ--whom Paul wishes to be all in all to the Corinthians, and therefore names Him so often in this chapter. speak . . . same thing--not speaking different things as ye do (Co1 1:12), in a spirit of variance. divisions--literally, "splits," "breaches." but--"but rather." perfectly joined together--the opposite word to "divisions." It is applied to healing a wound, or making whole a rent. mind . . . judgment--the view taken by the understanding, and the practical decision arrived at [CONYBEARE and HOWSON], as to what is to be done. The mind, within, refers to…”

“Now I beseech you, brethren - In this verse the apostle enters on the discussion respecting the irregularities and disorders in the church at Corinth, of which he had incidentally heard; see 1 Corinthians 1:11. The first of which he had incidentally learned, was that which pertained to the divisions and strifes which had arisen in the church. The consideration of this subject occupies him to 1 Corinthians 1:17; and as those divisions had been caused by the influence of phi osophy, and the ambition for distinction, and the exhibition of popular eloquence among the Corinthian teachers, this fact gives occasion to him to discuss that subject at length 1 Corinthians 1:17-31; in which he shows…”

“Now I exhort you - Ye have faith and hope; secure love also. By the endearing name of our Lord Jesus Christ - lnfinitely preferable to all the human names in which ye glory. That ye all speak the same thing - They now spoke different things, Co1 1:12 And that there be no schisms among you - No alienation of affection from each other. Is this word ever taken in any other sense in scripture? But that ye be joined in the same mind - Affections, desires. And judgment - Touching all the grand truths of the gospel. 1 Corinthians 1:11”

“1:10–15:58 The body of the letter is devoted to Paul’s advice on specific problems and questions that had arisen in the Corinthian church. 1:10-17 The Corinthian believers were arguing over which of the leading evangelists (Paul, Apollos, Peter) was best. Paul rebukes them for their quarreling and worldly comparisons. As a minister of Christ and the Good News, he and the others are all channels through whom God works (see 3:1–4:7). 1:10 dear brothers and sisters: Literally brothers. This generic, traditional term of affection is used to address members of the same family, both male and female. • I appeal to you: Paul motivates them by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, not by his own…”

“I beseech: Co1 4:16; Rom 12:1; Co2 5:20, Co2 6:1, Co2 10:1; Gal 4:12; Eph 4:1; Plm 1:9, Plm 1:10; Pe1 2:11 by the: Rom 15:30; Th1 4:1, Th1 4:2; Th2 2:1; Ti1 5:21; Ti2 4:1 that ye: Psa 133:1; Jer 32:39; Joh 13:34, Joh 13:35, Joh 17:23; Act 4:32; Rom 12:16, Rom 15:5, Rom 15:6; Rom 16:17; Co2 13:11; Eph 4:1-7, Eph 4:31, Eph 4:32; Phi 1:27, Phi 2:1-4, Phi 3:16; Th1 5:13; Jam 3:13-18; Pe1 3:8, Pe1 3:9 divisions: Gr. schisms, Co1 11:18, Co1 12:25; Mat 9:16; Mar 2:21; Joh 7:43, Joh 9:16, Joh 10:19 \*Gr. 1 Corinthians 1:11”