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A Pattern of Praise
Commentators note that Paul's praise here is a strategic and pastoral way to introduce a topic that will include correction. By first commending the Corinthians for what they are doing right—remembering his authority and teachings—he prepares them to receive his upcoming instructions on church order with a more open heart.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:2
18th Century
Theologian
Now I praise you, brethren. Paul always chose to commend Christians when it could be done, and never seemed to suppose that such praise wo…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:2
Hold fast the traditions (τας παραδοσεις κατεχετε). Hold down as in 15:2. Παραδοσις (tradition) from παραδιδωμ (παρεδωκα, first ao…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 11:2
19th Century
Bishop
Now I praise you.—A new subject is here introduced, and extends to 1 Corinthians 11:16. The exhortation of the previous verse …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Although the members of the church at Corinth were highly favored with spiritual gifts, they do not seem to have known how to use them. Paul points…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 11:2
Since Paul does not begin this section the way he did 7:1, 25 and later 12:1 (see introductory comment on 7:1–14:40), he is likely taking up the su…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 11:2
16th Century
Theologian
Now I praise you. He passes on now to another subject—to instruct the Corinthians about what decorum should be observed in the sa…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:2
17th Century
Pastor
Now I praise you, brethren
The apostle prefaces what he had to say by way of commendation of them; though some think…
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…