1 Corinthians 1:11

It hath been declared [ε δ η λ ω θ η]. Rev., signified, which is hardly strong enough. The word means to make clear, or manifest [δ η λ ο ς]. Compare ch. 3 13. It may imply that Paul was reluctant to believe the reports, but was convinced by unimpeachable testimony.

Of the household of Chloe [τ ω ν χ λ ο η ς]. See on Romans 16:10 for the form of expression. The persons may have been slaves who had come to Ephesus on business for their mistress, or members of her family. Chloe means tender verdure, and was an epithet of Demeter (Ceres), the goddess of agriculture and rural life. It is uncertain whether she belonged to the Corinthian or to the Ephesian church.

Contentions [ε ρ ι δ ε ς]. Socrates in Plato's "Republic" distinguishes between disputing [ε ρ ι ζ ε ι ν] and discussing [δ ι α λ ε γ ε σ θ α ι], and identifies contention [ε ρ ι ς] with gainsaying [α ν τ ι λ ο γ ι α], "Republic," 5, 454. Compare Titus 3:9.