Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Corinthians 1:5-6

"that in everything ye were enriched in him, in all utterance and all knowledge; even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:" — 1 Corinthians 1:5-6 (ASV)

That in every thing you are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

The church at Corinth was an important church, with more than the usual number of speaking men among the members. This led to mischief, but had they known how to use this talent properly, the church at Corinth might have been of great service; instead of being watchful, it split itself up into little parties and became one of the worst churches that existed then, as certain communities which imitate them in the present day have also done.