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A Divided Table
Commentators explain that the Corinthian church had turned the Lord's Supper into a chaotic, class-based meal. Instead of sharing, the wealthy would consume their own ample provisions without waiting for the poor members, who were left hungry and humiliated. This selfish behavior destroyed the unity the meal was meant to signify, making it a 'grab-game' rather than a sacred communion.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:21
18th Century
Theologian
For in eating. This refers to when you eat, having professedly come together to observe this ordinance. To understand this, it seems neces…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:21
Taketh before (προλαμβανε). Before others. Old verb to take before others. It was conduct like this that led to the complete separ…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 11:21
19th Century
Bishop
For. What follows is a description of the conduct and manner of proceeding at this feast, which renders it impossible, as stated i…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:20–21
19th Century
Preacher
When you come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. For in eating everyone takes before another his own supp…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 11:21
The Christian common meal (agape feast) apparently followed the pattern of public sacred feasting among the Jews and Greeks. The food was brought t…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 11:21
16th Century
Theologian
For every one of you taketh before others his own supper. It is truly wonderful, and almost miraculous, that Satan could have accomplished…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:21
17th Century
Pastor
For in eating
Not at the Lord's table, but at tables spread for them in the place of divine worship, where everyone …
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…