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Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Has Christ been divided into factions? Was I, Paul, crucified for you? Were any of you baptized in the name of Paul? Of course not! <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul? <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul? <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Has Christ been divided [into different parts]? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul? [Certainly not!] <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in Paul’s name? <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Is Christ divided? Was it Paul who was crucified for you? Or were you baptized in Paul&#8217s name? <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized into the name of Paul? <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Has Christ been divided up? Was I nailed to a cross for you? Were you baptized in my name? <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized into the name of Paul? <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in Paul's name? <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Christ has been divided into groups! Was it Paul who died on the cross for you? Were you baptized as Paul's disciples? <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Is the Messiah divided? Paul wasn't crucified for you, was he? You weren't baptized in Paul's name, were you? <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul? <a href="/net/1_corinthians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Is Christ divided? Paul wasn't crucified for you, was he? Or were you in fact baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul? <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Is the Christ in fragments? Is it Paul who was crucified on your behalf? Or were you baptized to be Paul's adherents? <a href="/web/1_corinthians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Has the Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you immersed into the name of Paul? <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul? <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Hath the Christ been divided? was Paul crucified for you? or to the name of Paul were ye baptized; <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you? or in Paul's name were ye immersed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Is Christ divided? Was Paul then crucified for you? or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Why? Is Christ divided? or was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Has The Messiah been divided, or was Paulus crucified for your sakes, or were you baptized in the name of Paulus?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Is the Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? or were you immersed into the name of Paul? <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized in the name of Paul? <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptised into the name of Paul?<CM> <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and I of Christ." is the school of Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized into the name of Paul? <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Is the Christ in fragments? Is it Paul who was crucified on your behalf? Or were you baptized to be Paul's adherents? <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Hath Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were ye immersed into the name of Paul? <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized into the name of Paul? <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/1-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=108" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Unity in the Church</a> …12What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” 13<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Is Christ</a> <a href="/greek/3307.htm" title="3307: Memeristai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ.">divided?</a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Was Paul</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/4717.htm" title="4717: estaurōthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness.">crucified</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you?</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than."></a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: ebaptisthēte (V-AIP-2P) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">Were you baptized</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulou (N-GMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">of Paul?</a> 14I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a> that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. <a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm">Ephesians 4:4-6</a> There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; / one Lord, one faith, one baptism; / one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a> Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. <a href="/romans/12-5.htm">Romans 12:5</a> so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a> And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. <a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a> I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a> The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2</a> then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-4.htm">1 Corinthians 3:4-5</a> For when one of you says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men? / What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-13</a> The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm">2 Corinthians 11:4</a> For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it very easily. <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3</a> Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Galatians 1:13</a> For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. <a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Isaiah 44:6</a> Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized in the name of Paul?Christ.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm">2 Corinthians 11:4</a> For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.<a href="/galatians/1-7.htm">Galatians 1:7</a> Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.<a href="/ephesians/4-5.htm">Ephesians 4:5</a> One Lord, one faith, one baptism,Paul.<a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19,20</a> What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? … <a href="/romans/14-9.htm">Romans 14:9</a> For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm">2 Corinthians 5:14,15</a> For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: … or.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-15.htm">1 Corinthians 1:15</a> Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.<a href="/1_corinthians/10-2.htm">1 Corinthians 10:2</a> And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a> Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Adherents</a> <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/6-6.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/romans/6-6.htm">Crucified</a> <a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Division</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Fragments</a> <a href="/romans/6-6.htm">Nailed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/27-43.htm">Paul's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/1-15.htm">Adherents</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-23.htm">Crucified</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">Division</a> <a href="/psalms/147-17.htm">Fragments</a> <a href="/colossians/2-14.htm">Nailed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-4.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Paul's</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 1</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-1.htm">After his salutation and thanksgiving for the Corinthians,</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Paul exhorts them to unity,</a> 12. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">and reproves their dissensions.</a> 18. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">God destroys the wisdom of the wise,</a> 21. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-21.htm">by the foolishness of preaching;</a> 26. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">and calls not the wise, mighty, and noble,</a> 28. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-28.htm">but the foolish, weak, and men of no account.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Is Christ divided? This rhetorical question addresses the issue of division within the Corinthian church. The early church in Corinth was experiencing factionalism, with different groups claiming allegiance to various leaders such as Paul, Apollos, and Cephas (Peter). The question implies that Christ, as the head of the church, cannot be divided. This reflects the unity that should exist among believers, as emphasized in <a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm">Ephesians 4:4-6</a>, which speaks of one body and one Spirit. Theologically, it underscores the indivisibility of Christ's body, the church, and calls believers to unity in Him.Was Paul crucified for you? Paul uses this question to highlight the centrality of Christ's crucifixion in the gospel message. By asking if he was crucified for them, Paul emphasizes that salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone, not through any human leader. This reflects the core Christian doctrine of substitutionary atonement, where Christ's death on the cross paid the penalty for sin. Historically, crucifixion was a Roman method of execution, and its use here underscores the gravity and significance of Christ's sacrifice. This question also serves to remind the Corinthians that their faith should be rooted in Christ's work, not in human leaders.Were you baptized into the name of Paul? Baptism in the early church was a public declaration of faith and identification with Christ. By asking if they were baptized into his name, Paul points out the absurdity of aligning themselves with him or any other leader instead of Christ. Baptism signifies being united with Christ in His death and resurrection, as explained in <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a>. This question reinforces the idea that believers are to be identified with Christ alone. It also reflects the practice of baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as instructed in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, emphasizing the Trinitarian nature of Christian faith and the believer's allegiance to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> The central figure of Christianity, whose unity is emphasized in this verse. Paul is questioning the division among believers by reminding them of their common foundation in Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians. He uses himself as an example to illustrate the absurdity of divisions within the church. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece where the church was experiencing divisions. Paul addresses these issues in his letter to the Corinthians. 4. <a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm">Baptism</a> A Christian sacrament of initiation and purification. Paul uses it to highlight that believers are baptized into Christ, not into any human leader. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with divisions and factions based on allegiance to different leaders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a> The church must focus on its unity in Christ rather than divisions based on human leaders or preferences. Christ is the head of the church, and believers are all part of His body. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_idolatry_of_leaders.htm">Avoiding Idolatry of Leaders</a> While respecting and learning from church leaders is important, believers must avoid elevating them to a status that belongs only to Christ. Our allegiance is to Christ alone. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_baptism.htm">The Significance of Baptism</a> Baptism symbolizes our union with Christ in His death and resurrection. It is a public declaration of our faith and allegiance to Him, not to any human leader. <a href="/topical/t/the_absurdity_of_division.htm">The Absurdity of Division</a> Paul uses rhetorical questions to highlight the absurdity of divisions within the church. Believers should reflect on whether their actions contribute to unity or division. <a href="/topical/f/focus_on_the_gospel.htm">Focus on the Gospel</a> The core message of the gospel is Christ crucified and resurrected. This should be the central focus of the church, not secondary issues or personalities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 1</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'old_things_passed'_mean.htm">What does 'baptized for the dead' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_entails_being_christ's_ambassador.htm">What does being Christ's ambassador entail?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_baptism_for_the_dead_mean.htm">What is the meaning of baptism for the dead?</a> <a href="/q/what's_1_corinthians'_main_message.htm">What is the main message of 1 Corinthians?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Is Christ divided?--Better, Christ is divided. Christ, in the communion of the Church, is rent, torn in fragments by you. The mention of the sacred name as a party-cry makes the Apostle burst into that impassioned exclamation. Then there is a momentary pause, and the Apostle goes back from his sudden denunciation of the "Christ" party, to those whom he had originally selected for typical treatment, viz., those who bore his own name, the two streams of thought, as it were, mingling and rushing together; and he asks (with a mind still full of the burning indignation aroused by the mention of the name of union as a symbol of disunion), "Was Paul crucified for you?" "Was your baptism in the name of Paul?" To each of which the answer must of necessity be "No."Paul being the founder of the Church, these questions apply more forcibly to the others also.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Is Christ divided? Has Christ been parcelled into fragments? "Is there a Pauline, a Petrine, an Apollonian, a Christian Christ?" Whether you call yourselves Liberals, or Intellectualists, or Catholics, or Bible Christians, your party spirit is a sin, and all the worse a sin because it pranks itself out in the guise of pure religious zeal. This is more forcible than to take the clause affirmatively:" Christ has been parcelled into fragments." In either ease we see" the tragic result of party spirit." Was Paul crucified for you? Again he rebukes the partisanship which attached itself to his own name. This showed a splendid courage and honesty. The introduction of the question by the negative μὴ expresses astonished indignation: "Can you possibly make a watchword of the name of a mere man, as though he had been crucified for you?" This outburst of feeling is very important, as proving the immeasurable distance which, in Paul's own view, separated him from his Lord. It is also instructive to see how St. Paul at once denounces the spirit of party without deigning to enter into the question as to which party of these wrangling "theologians" was most or least in the right. He did not choose to pander to their sectarian spirit by deciding between their various forms of aggressive orthodoxy. Into the name (comp. <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/1-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>{Is} Christ Χριστός (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. divided? Μεμέρισται (Memeristai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3307.htm">Strong's 3307: </a> From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ. {Was} Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. crucified ἐσταυρώθη (estaurōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4717.htm">Strong's 4717: </a> From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. you? ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Were you baptized ἐβαπτίσθητε (ebaptisthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of Paul? Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. 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