Why did Paul say this? like this?

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Originally Posted by Aquila

I just thought I'd drop this one here...

We have to keep in mind that the NT church didn't reflect what we call church today. Essentially the "church in Corinth" wasn't a single body meeting in a building. But rather it was the entire body of Christ dwelling in Corinth. These believers were obviously meeting in various homes throughout the region. We do see what might be an elder (pastor) mentioned....

Corinthians 1:11 (English Standard Version)
11For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brothers.

Apparently some believers who were meeting in the house of one named Chloe were writing Paul concerning some of the issues this network of believers were facing. Chloe may very well have been the elder or "pastor" of one of these house churches.

Paul's letter wasn't read over a pulpit to a single church as we know it. Most likely it was copied and/or circulated throughout the churches meeting in various places in the city of Corinth.

Great post. I agree entirely. Thank you.