Chloe Χλόη
Believer whose household reported divisions in Corinthian church
Who is Chloe in the Bible?
Chloe was a believer in the early church at Corinth whose household brought important news to the apostle Paul about divisions within the congregation (1 Corinthians 1:11). Paul mentions that members of Chloe's household informed him of quarrels and factions among the Corinthian Christians, suggesting she was a prominent and credible member of that church community. Her willingness to report these problems demonstrates her concern for the church's unity and spiritual health. Though nothing else is recorded about her life, Chloe's role as a reliable witness to internal church conflict made her significant in Paul's effort to address the divisions that threatened the Corinthian church's fellowship.
Biography
Chloe is mentioned in 1Co.1.11 as a believer whose household members reported to Paul about the divisions and quarrels in the church at Corinth. The fact that Paul cites her household as the source of this information suggests that Chloe was a prominent member of the Corinthian church, and her household had direct knowledge of the problems within the congregation. Paul's mention of Chloe's name indicates that she was known to the Corinthians and that her report was credible.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study content1 Corinthians 1 verse
- 1 Corinthians 1:11
"My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Χλόη |
Chloe
er household, probably Christian slaves, of the dissensions in the church at Corinth. Nothing more is known of her.
ko'-ba, ko'-ba-i (Choba, Judith 4:4; Chobai, 15:4 f): A place named along with Jericho, Asora, and the valley of Salem (Judith 4:4; 15:4 f). Reland's (Pal, 721) suggestion of Choabis, which the Peutinger Tables