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Selected Verse: 1 Corinthians 11:2 - Strong Concordance
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
1Co 11:2 |
Strong Concordance |
Now [1161] I praise [1867] you [5209], brethren [80], that [3754] ye remember [3415] me [3450] in all things [3956], and [2532] keep [2722] the ordinances [3862], as [2531] I delivered [3860] them to you [5213]. |
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King James |
Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
Here the chapter ought to begin.
ye remember me in all things--in your general practice, though in the particular instances which follow ye fail.
ordinances--Greek, "traditions," that is, apostolic directions given by word of mouth or in writing (Co1 11:23; Co1 15:3; Th2 2:15). The reference here is mainly to ceremonies: for in Co1 11:23, as to the LORD'S SUPPER, which is not a mere ceremony, he says, not merely, "I delivered unto you," but also, "I received of the Lord"; here he says only, "I delivered to you." Romanists argue hence for oral traditions. But the difficulty is to know what is a genuine apostolic tradition intended for all ages. Any that can be proved to be such ought to be observed; any that cannot, ought to be rejected (Rev 22:18). Those preserved in the written word alone can be proved to be such. |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Now I praise you, brethren - Paul always chose to commend Christians when it could be done, and never seemed to suppose that such praise would be injurious to them. See the note at Co1 1:4-5. On this occasion he was the more ready to praise them as far as it could be done, because there were some things in regard to them in which he would have occasion to reprove them.
That ye remember me in all things - That you are disposed to regard my authority and seek my direction in all matters pertaining to the good order of the church. There can be little doubt that they had consulted him in their letter (Co1 7:1) about the proper manner in which a woman ought to demean herself if she was called upon, under the influence of divine inspiration, to utter anything in public. The question seems to have been, whether, since she was inspired, it was proper for her to retain the marks ef her inferiority of rank, and remain covered; or whether the fact of her inspiration did not release her from that obligation, and make it proper that she should lay aside her veil, and appear as public speakers did among people. To this the apostle refers, probably, in the phrase "all things," that even in matters of this kind, pertaining to the good order of the church, they were disposed to regard his authority.
And keep the ordinances - Margin, "Traditions" (τὰς παραδώσεις tas paradōseis). The word does not refer to anything that had been delivered down from a former generation, or from former times, as the word "tradition" now usually signifies; but it means that which had been "delivered to them (παραδίδωμι paradidōmi); that is, by the apostles." The apostles had "delivered" to them certain doctrines, or rules, respecting the good order and the government of the church; and they had in general observed them, and were disposed still to do it. For this disposition to regard his authority, and to keep what he had enjoined, he commends them. He proceeds to specify what would be proper in regard to the particular subject on which they had made inquiry. |
The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
ordinances
Things delivered; often translated, "traditions". |
Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Ordinances - delivered (παραδόσεις - παρέδωκα)
There is a play of two hundred words, both being derived from παραδίδωμι to give over. Ordinances is a faulty rendering. Better, Rev., traditions. By these words Paul avoids any possible charge of imposing his own notions upon the Church. He delivers to them what had been delivered to him. Compare Ti1 1:11; Th2 2:15. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
I praise you - The greater part of you. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
That ye remember me in all things - It appears that the apostle had previously given them a variety of directions relative to the matters mentioned here; that some had paid strict attention to them, and that others had not; and that contentions and divisions were the consequences, which he here reproves and endeavors to rectify. While Paul and Apollos had preached among them, they had undoubtedly prescribed every thing that was necessary to be observed in the Christian worship: but it is likely that those who joined in idol festivals wished also to introduce something relative to the mode of conducting the idol worship into the Christian assembly, which they might think was an improvement on the apostle's plan. |
18 For [1063] I testify [4828] unto every man [3956] that heareth [191] the words [3056] of the prophecy [4394] of this [5127] book [975], If [1437] any man [5100] shall add [2007] unto [4314] these things [5023], God [2316] shall add [2007] unto [1909] him [846] the plagues [4127] that are written [1125] in [1722] this [5129] book [975]:
23 For [1063] I [1473] have received [3880] of [575] the Lord [2962] that which [3739] also [2532] I delivered [3860] unto you [5213], That [3754] the Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] the same night [3571] in [1722] which [3739] he was betrayed [3860] took [2983] bread [740]:
15 Therefore [686] [3767], brethren [80], stand fast [4739], and [2532] hold [2902] the traditions [3862] which [3739] ye have been taught [1321], whether [1535] by [1223] word [3056], or [1535] [1223] our [2257] epistle [1992].
3 For [1063] I delivered [3860] unto you [5213] first of all [1722] [4413] that which [3739] I [3880] also [2532] received [3880], how [3754] that Christ [5547] died [599] for [5228] our [2257] sins [266] according [2596] to the scriptures [1124];
23 For [1063] I [1473] have received [3880] of [575] the Lord [2962] that which [3739] also [2532] I delivered [3860] unto you [5213], That [3754] the Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] the same night [3571] in [1722] which [3739] he was betrayed [3860] took [2983] bread [740]:
1 Now [1161] concerning [4012] the things whereof [3739] ye wrote [1125] unto me [3427]: It is good [2570] for a man [444] not [3361] to touch [680] a woman [1135].
4 I thank [2168] my [3450] God [2316] always [3842] on [4012] your [5216] behalf [4012], for [1909] the grace [5485] of God [2316] which [3588] is given [1325] you [5213] by [1722] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547];
5 That [3754] in [1722] every thing [3956] ye are enriched [4148] by [1722] him [846], in [1722] all [3956] utterance [3056], and [2532] in all [3956] knowledge [1108];
15 Therefore [686] [3767], brethren [80], stand fast [4739], and [2532] hold [2902] the traditions [3862] which [3739] ye have been taught [1321], whether [1535] by [1223] word [3056], or [1535] [1223] our [2257] epistle [1992].
11 According [2596] to the glorious [1391] gospel [2098] of the blessed [3107] God [2316], which [3739] was committed to [4100] my [1473] trust [4100].