1 Corinthians 11

Head Coverings

1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 4:16, Philippians 3:17, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Hebrews 6:12

2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. Resurrection: 1 Corinthians 11:17, 11:22. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 4:17, 15:2, Luke 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 3:6, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 3:6 +3

3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References Christ: 1 Corinthians 3:23, Ephesians 4:15. References God: Colossians 2:19. Parallel theme: Genesis 3:16, Colossians 1:18, 2:10, 3:18, 1 Peter 3:1 +3

4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 15:30

5 But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 21:12, Luke 2:36

6 For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.

7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and gloryGlory: δόξα (Doxa). The Greek doxa (δόξα) means glory, splendor, or magnificence—the radiant manifestation of God's perfection. Christ revealed the Father's glory: 'we beheld his glory' (John 1:14). of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. References God: 1 Corinthians 11:3, Genesis 5:1, 9:6. Parallel theme: Genesis 3:16, Psalms 8:6

8 For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 2:13

9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. Parallel theme: Genesis 2:18

10 For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. Parallel theme: Hebrews 1:14

11 Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint.. Parallel theme: Galatians 3:28

12 For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References God: 1 Corinthians 8:6. Parallel theme: Romans 11:36

13 Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?

15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a gloryGlory: δόξα (Doxa). The Greek doxa (δόξα) means glory, splendor, or magnificence—the radiant manifestation of God's perfection. Christ revealed the Father's glory: 'we beheld his glory' (John 1:14). to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.

16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God. References God: 1 Corinthians 7:17, 1 Thessalonians 2:14. Parallel theme: Acts 21:21, 21:24

Abuses at the Lord's Supper

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. Resurrection: 1 Corinthians 11:2, 11:22, 1 Peter 2:14. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 14:23, Leviticus 19:17, Hebrews 10:25

18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16). it. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 3:3

19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. Creation: 1 John 2:19. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 13:3, Matthew 18:7, Luke 17:1, Acts 20:30, Galatians 5:20, Titus 3:10 +2

20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.

21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. Parallel theme: 2 Peter 2:13, Jude 1:12

22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. References God: 1 Corinthians 10:32, Acts 20:28. Parallel theme: Proverbs 17:5

The Institution of the Lord's Supper

23 For I have received of the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: References Jesus: Matthew 26:17, 26:34, Galatians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:2. References Lord: Deuteronomy 4:5. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 15:3, Matthew 26:2, 28:20, Acts 20:7 +4

24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. Related: Song of Solomon 1:4, 5:1. Parallel theme: Exodus 12:14, Psalms 22:26, 22:29, 111:4, Proverbs 9:5, Isaiah 25:6, 26:8, Matthew 26:13 +5

25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my bloodBlood: αἷμα (Haima). The Greek haima (αἷμα) denotes blood. Christ's blood 'cleanseth us from all sin' (1 John 1:7), securing 'eternal redemption' (Hebrews 9:12) through His once-for-all sacrifice. Believers have been 'purchased with his own blood' (Acts 20:28).: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. Covenant: Luke 22:20, 2 Corinthians 3:6, 3:14, Hebrews 13:20. Blood: 1 Corinthians 10:16

26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. References Lord: 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Peter 3:10, Revelation 22:20. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 15:23, John 14:3, 21:22, Acts 1:11, Hebrews 9:28, 1 John 2:28, Revelation 1:7 +5

27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. References Lord: 1 Corinthians 10:21, Numbers 9:10, 9:13. Blood: Hebrews 10:29. Parallel theme: Matthew 22:11, John 6:51

28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 11:31, Lamentations 3:40, Haggai 1:5, 1:7, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 6:4

29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. References Lord: 1 Corinthians 11:27. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 11:24, 11:30, Ecclesiastes 8:5, Romans 13:2, Hebrews 5:14, James 3:1 +2

30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. Parallel theme: Exodus 15:26, Numbers 20:12, 20:24, Amos 3:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Revelation 3:19

31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 11:28, 1 John 1:9, Revelation 2:5

32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. References Lord: Deuteronomy 8:5, Psalms 118:18, Jeremiah 7:28. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 11:30, 1 John 5:19, Revelation 3:19

33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.

34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 4:19, 7:17, 16:2, Titus 1:5