Overview
The Bible addresses divisions across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Prayer, Intercessory, Church (2), Dissension and Reproof. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul, Peter and Apollos.
Key Bible verses about divisions
New Testament
John
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
1 Corinthians
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?
People in the Bible and divisions
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
Studying divisions for yourself
- Begin with John 17:21, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how John and 1 Corinthians each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Paul, Peter and Apollos and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Prayer, Intercessory, Church (2), Dissension and Reproof.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about divisions?
The Bible addresses divisions across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Prayer, Intercessory, Church (2), Dissension and Reproof. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul, Peter and Apollos.
How many Bible verses are about divisions?
The Bible references divisions in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention divisions?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is John 17:21: “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with divisions?
Paul, Peter and Apollos.
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