1 Corinthians 11:19
KJV
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
NIV
No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval.
What is a “faction”? Is it a denomination, a doctrine, a clique, or a small group? Each possibility changes the meaning of the passage. The KJV uses “heresies” to emphasize departure and corruption from sound doctrine, giving clear warning and direction. Through this, the Comforter provides real comfort to believers who are humbly contending for the faith. But in modern versions, no such consolation is available, as it leaves the reader confused and wondering, What did Paul mean by ‘factions’?
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