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A Father's Discipline
Commentators unanimously explain that the "judgment" believers face is not eternal condemnation but loving, fatherly discipline. Scholars note the Greek word used, 'paideuomeya,' refers to training or disciplining a child. This correction is an act of love, not wrath, meant to guide believers back to the right path.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:32
18th Century
Theologian
But when we are judged. This is added, evidently, to console those who had been afflicted on account of their improper manner of observing…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:32
Ye are chastened of the Lord (υπο του Κυριου παιδευομεθα). On this sense of παιδευω, from παις, child, to train a child ([Referenc…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 11:32
19th Century
Bishop
But when we are judged.—This verse explicitly declares that the condemnation following an unworthy partaking was not fina…
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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 11:32
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 11:32
16th Century
Theologian
But when we are judged—here we have a consolation that is extremely necessary. For if anyone in affliction thinks that God is angry with h…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:32
17th Century
Pastor
But when we are judged
This is said by way of consolation to the saints, that when the hand of the Lord is upon them…
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…