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1 Corinthians 11:17 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Now in this that I declare {unto you} I praise {you} not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.”

1 Corinthians 11:17

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

15

But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for {her} hair is given her for a covering. {covering: or, veil}

16

But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.

17

Now in this that I declare {unto you} I praise {you} not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.

18

For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. {divisions: or, schisms}

19

For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. {heresies: or, sects}

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