Emphasis Preaching Journal

Paul's chastisement of the Corinthian Christians for the "divisions" (v. 18) and "factions" (v. 19) among them follows his recitation of Jesus' words and actions during the Last Supper. Perhaps in recalling Jesus' words about the bread and wine, Paul is reminding his readers that they, as the Church, are Christ's body. As Paul often wrote, we are all members of Christ's body, and although members differ, all are valued and all are necessary for the whole.