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A Preventative Measure
Commentators unanimously explain that honest self-examination is a preventative measure. By discerning our own hearts, confessing sin, and correcting our conduct, especially before communion, we can avoid the need for God's corrective judgment. This proactive step ensures that worship is a blessing, not a cause for discipline.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:31
18th Century
Theologian
For if we would judge ourselves. If we would examine ourselves (1 Corinthians 11:28), if we would exercise a strict scrutiny o…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:31
But if we discerned ourselves (ε δε εαυτους διεκρινομεν). This condition of the second class, determined as unfulfilled, assumes t…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 11:31
19th Century
Bishop
For.—This joins 1 Corinthians 11:31 to 1 Corinthians 11:30 (see those verses). The change to the first per…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:31–32
19th Century
Preacher
For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 11:31
The purpose of self-examination is to come to the table prepared in heart. Paul’s teaching justifies the wholesome practice of some churches in hav…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 11:31
16th Century
Theologian
For if we would judge ourselves. Here we have another remarkable statement: that God does not suddenly become enraged with us, to inflict …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:31
17th Century
Pastor
For if we would judge ourselves
Examine, try, and prove ourselves as above directed, before we eat and drink; or con…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 11:23–34
17th Century
Minister
The apostle describes the sacred ordinance, which he knew by revelation from Christ. Regarding the visible signs, these are the bread and wine. Wha…