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.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
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