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A Sharp Turn in Tone
Commentators note that this verse marks a significant shift in Paul's letter. After offering praise in verse 2, he now introduces a topic where he cannot praise them. This verse acts as a bridge, moving from commendation to a serious rebuke concerning their behavior when they gather for worship.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:17
18th Century
Theologian
Now in this that I declare. This refers to what I am about to state to you; namely, your conduct regarding the Lord's Supper.
Why t…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:17
This (τουτο). Probably the preceding one about the head-dress of women, and transition to what follows.
I praise yo…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 11:17
19th Century
Bishop
Now in this that I declare unto you . . .—Better, Now I give you this command, while not praising you that you come together n…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:17–18
19th Century
Preacher
If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? But now hath God set the members eve…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 11:17
Regarding the meal that evidently preceded the communion service, the apostle condemns the conduct of the believers as harmful and degrading to the…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:17
17th Century
Pastor
Now in this that I declare unto you
The Syriac version reads, "this is what I command"; which some refer to what he …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 11:17–22
17th Century
Minister
The apostle rebukes the disorders in their partaking of the Lord's Supper. The ordinances of Christ, if they do not make us better, are likely to m…