The believers in Corinth were dividing into groups loyal to certain spiritual leaders (1 Corinthians 1:12; 3:1-6). Paul exhorted the Corinthian believers to be united because of devotion to Christ (1 Corinthians 3:21-23). Many in the church were essentially approving of an immoral relationship (1 Corinthians 5:1-2).
Waumini wa kule Korintho walikuwa wanajigawanya katika makundi yaaminifu kwa baadhi ya viongozi wa kiroho (1 Wakorintho 1:12; 3: 1-6). Paulo aliwahimiza waumini wa Korintho kuwa na umoja kwa sababu ya kumwabudu Kristo (1 Wakorintho 3: 21-23). Wengi katika kanisa walikuwa kimsingi wakiidhinisha mahusiano mabaya (1 Wakorintho 5: 1-2). Paulo aliwaamuru kufukuza mtu mbaya kutoka kwa kanisa (1 Wakorintho 5:13).