1 Corinthians 1:11

For it hath been signified unto me concerning you, my brethren, by them that are of the household of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

'signified' -'I have been informed'. (NASV) 'Implies definite information, the disclosure of facts.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 763)

'by them that are of the household of Chloe' -'Chloe's people' (NASV) Neither household slaves or members of her family. (Romans 16:10) 'Children, companions, or possibly slaves.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 763)

'Chloe' -(KLOH ee)

'It may have been tough on those who brought the report to be named in this way; but Paul laid it right out there. And he doesn't accuse them of gossip. So it is possible to speak of the misconduct of others without indulging in gossip.' [Note:. McGuiggan p. 28]

'contentions' -'quarrels' (NASV). Unseemingly wranglings (as opposed to discussing) that were leading to the divisions. Listed in the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19) and catalogues of vices (2 Corinthians 12:20; Romans 1:19 f; 1 Timothy 6:4)' (Robertson p. 73)

Point to Note:

The Corinthian church had sent. letter to Paul (1 Corinthians 7:1), but apparently that letter hadn't mentioned the "divisions". He had learned about their divisions from either insiders or outsiders. Fee takes this to mean, that the letter sent to Paul (1 Corinthians 7:1), wasn't. letter asking Paul's advice about certain topics, but rather,. letter than was against the positions that Paul preached. 'The very nature of their slogans (1 Corinthians 1:12), including the existence of those who "follow Paul"--but without his blessing--implies that such. community would scarely be asking him to arbitrate their internal differences. Rather, the community in general (or many within the community) stands over against its apostle on those various issues.' [Note:. Fee p. 55]