1 Corinthians 1:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Nevertheless, brothers, I call on you in the name of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah to agree, all of you, in what you say, and not to let yourselves remain split into factions but be restored to having a common mind and a common purpose.

Berean Standard Bible:

I 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.

American Standard Version:

Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now^{G1161} I beseech^{G3870} you^{G5209}, brethren^{G80}, by^{G1223} the name^{G3686} of our^{G2257} Lord^{G2962} Jesus^{G2424} Christ^{G5547}, that^{G2443} ye^{G3004} all^{G3956} speak^{G3004} the same thing^{G846}, and^{G2532} that there be^{G5600} no^{G3361} divisions^{G4978} among^{G1722} you^{G5213}; but^{G1161} that ye be^{G5600} perfectly joined together^{G2675} in^{G1722} the same^{G846} mind^{G3563} and^{G2532} in^{G1722} the same^{G846} judgment^{G1106}.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 1:10

1 Corinthians 1:10 is a verse in which the Apostle Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, a city in ancient Greece. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the fact that the Corinthian church was experiencing internal strife and division. Different factions within the church were aligning themselves with various leaders, including Paul, Apollos, and Peter (Cephas), causing disunity and conflict within the Christian community.

In this verse, Paul appeals to the Corinthians, calling them "brethren," a term of endearment and solidarity, indicating that despite their differences, they are united in Christ. He beseeches them "by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ," invoking the highest authority and moral example to emphasize the gravity of his plea. Paul's primary concern is that the Corinthians should not be divided but instead should be united in their speech, thoughts, and judgments. He urges them to speak the same things, which suggests a need for doctrinal unity and consistency in their teaching and confession of faith.

The themes of unity and harmony are central to this verse. Paul desires that the church should be "perfectly joined together," which implies a complete and mature unity that extends beyond superficial agreement. This unity is to be found both in having the same mind—a shared perspective or worldview shaped by the gospel—and in having the same judgment—agreement in how to apply Christian principles to life's situations.

In summary, 1 Corinthians 1:10 is a passionate call from Paul for the Corinthian believers to overcome their divisions and to be unified in doctrine, purpose, and practice, reflecting the oneness that is characteristic of the body of Christ. This call to unity is as relevant today as it was in the first century, challenging modern Christians to strive for harmony within the church and to be witnesses of God's reconciling love in a divided world.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G3870
   There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παρακαλέω
   Transliteration: parakaléō
   Pronunciation: par-ak-al-eh'-o
   Description: from παρά and καλέω; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5209
   There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμᾶς
   Transliteration: hymâs
   Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
   Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
   
4. Strong's Number: G80
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀδελφός
   Transliteration: adelphós
   Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
   Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1223
   There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διά
   Transliteration: diá
   Pronunciation: dee-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3686
   There are 214 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὄνομα
   Transliteration: ónoma
   Pronunciation: on'-om-ah
   Description: from a presumed derivative of the base of γινώσκω (compare ὀνίνημι); a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character):--called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
   
7. Strong's Number: G2257
   There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμῶν
   Transliteration: hēmōn
   Pronunciation: hay-mone'
   Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2962
   There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κύριος
   Transliteration: kýrios
   Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
   Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2424
   There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
   Transliteration: Iēsoûs
   Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
   
10. Strong's Number: G5547
    There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χριστός
    Transliteration: Christós
    Pronunciation: khris-tos'
    Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2443
    There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵνα
    Transliteration: hína
    Pronunciation: hin'-ah
    Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
    
12. Strong's Number: G3004
    There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέγω
    Transliteration: légō
    Pronunciation: leg'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
    
14. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
    
15. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
    
16. Strong's Number: G5600
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὦ
    Transliteration: ō
    Pronunciation: ay
    Description: the subjunctive of εἰμί; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with εἰ and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be:--+ appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.
    
17. Strong's Number: G3361
    There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μή
    Transliteration: mḗ
    Pronunciation: may
    Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
    
18. Strong's Number: G4978
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σχίσμα
    Transliteration: schísma
    Pronunciation: skhis'-mah
    Description: from σχίζω; a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively:--division, rent, schism.
    
19. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
    
20. Strong's Number: G5213
    There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῖν
    Transliteration: hymîn
    Pronunciation: hoo-min'
    Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
    
21. Strong's Number: G2675
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καταρτίζω
    Transliteration: katartízō
    Pronunciation: kat-ar-tid'-zo
    Description: from κατά and a derivative of ἄρτιος; to complete thoroughly, i.e. repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust:--fit, frame, mend, (make) perfect(-ly join together), prepare, restore.
    
22. Strong's Number: G3563
    There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νοῦς
    Transliteration: noûs
    Pronunciation: nooce
    Description: probably from the base of γινώσκω; the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning:--mind, understanding. Compare ψυχή.
    
23. Strong's Number: G1106
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γνώμη
    Transliteration: gnṓmē
    Pronunciation: gno'-may
    Description: from γινώσκω; cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.):--advice, + agree, judgment, mind, purpose, will.