For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
Ver. 11. Of the house of Chloe] A godly matron she was no doubt, and a good office herein she did her neighbours: though, likely, she had little thanks for her labour; as likewise Joseph had for bringing his brethren's evil report to their father, Genesis 37:2 .
That there are contentions] These often breed schisms; as did the contention between Luther and Carolostadius; and many of the ancient heresies sprang from private grudges and discontents, in sui solatium, for a sorry comfort to those that broached them.