Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Corinthians 1:11

"For it hath been signified unto me concerning you, my brethren, by them [that are of the household] of Chloe, that there are contentions among you." — 1 Corinthians 1:11 (ASV)

For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brothers, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you.

He does not go beating about the bush, but he speaks straight out, and gives the name of his informants, for persons who bring reports about others should always be ready to have their names mentioned. It may be unpleasant for them, but it is sometimes necessary to do unpleasant things, and those who will not allow their names to be mentioned in connection with a statement adverse to character deserve no notice whatever.