4 For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not mere human beings?
4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
4 For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not being merely human?
4 When one of you says, "I'm on Paul's side," and another says, "I'm for Apollos," aren't you being totally infantile?
4 For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal?
4 When one of you says, "I am a follower of Paul," and another says, "I follow Apollos," aren't you acting just like people of the world?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 3:4
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 3:1-4
(Read 1 Corinthians 3:1-4)
The most simple truths of the gospel, as to man's sinfulness and God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, stated in the plainest language, suit the people better than deeper mysteries. Men may have much doctrinal knowledge, yet be mere beginners in the life of faith and experience. Contentions and quarrels about religion are sad evidences of carnality. True religion makes men peaceable, not contentious. But it is to be lamented, that many who should walk as Christians, live and act too much like other men. Many professors, and preachers also, show themselves to be yet carnal, by vain-glorious strife, eagerness for dispute, and readiness to despise and speak evil of others.