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An Appeal to Conscience
Commentators observe that Paul shifts his rhetorical strategy here. After presenting his arguments, he now appeals directly to the Corinthians' own conscience and common sense. Scholars like John Gill and Albert Barnes note that Paul asks them to 'judge in yourselves,' expressing confidence that their own sense of propriety would lead them to agree with his conclusion.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:13
18th Century
Theologian
Judge in yourselves. Or, "Judge among yourselves." I appeal to you. I appeal to your natural sense of what is proper and right. Paul had u…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:13
Is it seemly? (πρεπον εστιν; ). Periphrastic present indicative rather than πρεπε. See on Mt 3:15. Paul appeals to the sense of pr…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 11:13
19th Century
Bishop
Judge in yourselves.—In this and the two following verses the Apostle reasons with them—appeals to their own common sense, and to…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drin…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 11:13
The final point in the passage is that man is to be distinguished from woman. Thus the Corinthians are to see that women should not pray with their…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:13
17th Century
Pastor
Judge in yourselves
The apostle having gone through a variety of reasoning and arguments, showing the superiority of…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 11:2–16
17th Century
Minister
Here begin details concerning public assemblies, 1 Corinthians chapter 14. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some ab…