But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, that your coming together may not be to judgment. The rest I will set in order whenever I come.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

At home (εν οικω). If so hungry as all that (verse 22).

The rest (τα λοιπα). He has found much fault with …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And if any man hunger, etc. The Lord's Supper is not a common feast; it is not designed as a place where anyone may gratify their appetite…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The rest—or, literally, the remaining matters—doubtless refers to some other details connected with the charity-feasts.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another. And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not toget…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul now deals positively with the agape meal. In eating it, the Corinthians should show respect for their fellow believers’ physical as well as sp…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The rest I will set in order when I come. It is probable that there were some additional things that would benefit from being put into bet…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And if any man hunger let him eat at home
Whereby the apostle shows his dislike of their ante-suppers in the place o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle describes the sacred ordinance, which he knew by revelation from Christ. Regarding the visible signs, these are the bread and wine. Wha…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After showing the dignity of this sacrament, the Apostle now urges the faithful to receive it reverently. First, he outlines the peril threatening …

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