Overview
The Bible addresses dissension across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Strife, Church (2), Reproof and Divisions. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul, Apollos, Jesus and Peter.
Key Bible verses about dissension
New Testament
1 Corinthians
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. divisions: Gr. schisms
For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.
Is Christ divided?3361 was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? divisions: or, factions as men: Gr. according to man?
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. divisions: or, schisms
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. heresies: or, sects
People in the Bible and dissension
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying dissension for yourself
- Begin with 1 Corinthians 1:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Paul, Apollos and Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Strife, Church (2), Reproof and Divisions.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about dissension?
The Bible addresses dissension across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Strife, Church (2), Reproof and Divisions. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul, Apollos, Jesus and Peter.
How many Bible verses are about dissension?
The Bible references dissension in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention dissension?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Corinthians 1:10: “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. divisions: Gr. schisms”
Which people in the Bible are associated with dissension?
Paul, Apollos, Jesus and Peter.
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