1 Corinthians 11:17

Sharing in the Lord’s Supper · 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
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Translations

Modern
In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good.
Traditional
Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.
Literal
Now in this instructing, I do not praise you, because not for the better, but for the worse, do you come together.
Latin
Hoc autem præcipio: non laudans quod non in melius, sed in deterius convenitis.

Original

Greek
English
In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good.

Notes

your gatherings: Early Christians met in someone's home at least once a week, usually on the Lord's Day (see 16:2).

Paul discusses issues with how the Corinthians interact with each other and with the Lord during the Lord's Supper.

Parallels

Matthew 26:20–30 Mark 14:17–26 Luke 22:14–23

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Church Meetings First Letter to the Corinthians Lord’s Day Lord’s Supper, the Sanctification

Topics

Reproof: Paul Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Strife: Ministers should Reprove