1 Corinthians 1:10

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Παρακαλῶ

G3870

I beseech

to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)

δὲ

G1161

Now

but, and, etc

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

ἀδελφοί

G80

brethren

a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)

διὰ

G1223

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ὀνόματος

G3686

the name

a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

κυρίου

G2962

Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#10

ἡμῶν

G2257

of our

of (or from) us

#11

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#12

Χριστοῦ

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

#13

ἵνα

G2443

that

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

#14

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#15

αὐτῇ

G846

the same

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

#16

λέγητε

G3004

speak

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

#17

πάντες

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#18

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#19

μὴ

G3361

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

#20

ἦτε

G5600

that there be

(may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with g1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be

#21

ἐν

G1722

among

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#22

ὑμῖν

G5213

you

to (with or by) you

#23

σχίσματα

G4978

divisions

a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively

#24

ἦτε

G5600

that there be

(may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with g1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be

#25

δὲ

G1161

Now

but, and, etc

#26

κατηρτισμένοι

G2675

perfectly joined together

to complete thoroughly, i.e., repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust

#27

ἐν

G1722

among

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#28

τῷ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#29

αὐτῇ

G846

the same

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

#30

νοῒ

G3563

mind

the intellect, i.e., mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning

#31

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#32

ἐν

G1722

among

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#33

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#34

αὐτῇ

G846

the same

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

#35

γνώμῃ

G1106

judgment

cognition, i.e., (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Corinthians, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 1 Corinthians's theological argument.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Corinthians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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