1 Corinthians 11

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 16

¹ Be imitators of me, as I am also of Christ.

² But I praise you, brothers, that in all things you have remembered me, and even as I gave them over to you, you hold fast the traditions.

³ But I want you to know that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ.

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Chapter Summary

1 He reproves them because in holy assemblies 4 their men prayed with their heads covered, and 6 women with their heads uncovered, 21 and for profaning with their own feasts the Lord’s supper.

Key Greek Words

προσευχόμενος pray (X, earnestly, for), make prayer G4336

παρέδωκα betray, bring forth, cast G3860

καταισχύνει confound, dishonour, make a-)shame(-d) G2617

μὲν even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily G3303

ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909

People & Context

Head Coverings in Worship

Paul establishes the order of headship (God, Christ, man, woman) and instructs on proper head coverings during prayer and prophecy to maintain proprie…

The Lord's Supper

Paul severely reprimands the church for turning the Lord's supper into a selfish feast where some go hungry and others get drunk. He recounts the inst…

Timeline

Head Coverings in Worship

Paul establishes the order of headship (God, Christ, man, woman) and instructs on proper head coverings during prayer and prophecy to maintain propriety and respect for authority and angels [42-44].

1 Corinthians 11:2-16

The Lord's Supper

Paul severely reprimands the church for turning the Lord's supper into a selfish feast where some go hungry and others get drunk. He recounts the institution of the supper and warns of judgment for eating unworthily [45-48].

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

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