1 Corinthians 1:10
What does 1 Corinthians 1:10 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Corinthians 1:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What 1 Corinthians 1:10 means
Appealing through the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Paul urges the believers to speak in agreement, let there be no divisions, and be perfectly joined in the same mind and judgment. Unity here is not uniformity in every opinion but harmony in confession and purpose. Since they share one Lord, their words and decisions should reflect that oneness. The church must address disagreements in a way that preserves gospel-centered consensus. Paul’s tone is earnest and pastoral—he “beseeches” rather than commands—yet the appeal carries Christ’s authority. True unity flows from shared allegiance to Jesus and a commitment to pursue maturity together, resisting party spirit and personal pride.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Now 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
King James Version · 1611Now 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Now 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Now I make request to you, my brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you will all say the same thing, and that there may be no divisions among you, so that you may be in complete agreement, in the same mind and in the same opinion.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And I call upon you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that the same thing ye may all say, and there may not be divisions among you, and ye may be perfected in the same mind, and in the same judgment,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no schisms among you: but that you be perfect in the same mind and in the same judgment.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all say the same thing, and that there be not among you divisions; but that ye be perfectly united in the same mind and in the same opinion.
Context
Having affirmed God’s grace and faithfulness (verses 4–9), Paul now turns to the central practical issue: divisions. This verse states the appeal positively and negatively—agreement in speech, no schisms, and a mature, shared mindset. The next verses will identify the source of the discord (verses 11–12) and confront the absurdity of aligning Christ with factions (verse 13). Paul will then explain his own role in preaching the cross without worldly eloquence (verse 17), foreshadowing the contrast between human wisdom and God’s wisdom in the gospel (verses 18–25).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 13:34
A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
- Philippians 2:1
If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions,
- 2 Corinthians 5:20
We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
- Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice:
- 2 Timothy 4:1
I chargetheein the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus, who shall judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:
- 1 Corinthians 12:25
that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
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