1 Corinthians 11:33

11:32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

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

KJV

Therefore, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.

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

Why, my brothers, when you come together to eat, tarry one for another.

11:34 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. condemnation: or, judgment

What does 1 Corinthians 11:33 mean?

1 Corinthians 11:33 is a verse in the book of 1 Corinthians, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include ὥστε (hoste), ἐγώ (mou), ἀδελφός (adelphos). It connects to 3 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Greek interlinear

Wherefore,ὥστεhoste/hoce'-teh/G5620from 5613 and 5037; so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow):--(insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore.

myἐγώmou/moo/G3450the simpler form of 1700; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.

brethren,ἀδελφόςadelphos/ad-el-fos'/G80from 1 (as a connective particle) and delphus (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1):--brother.

when

come

togetherσυνέρχομαιsunerchomai/soon-er'-khom-ahee/G4905from 4862 and 2064; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally):--accompany, assemble (with), come (together), come (company, go) with, resort.

toεἰςeis/ice/G1519a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).

eat,ἐσθίωphago/fag'-o/G5315a primary verb (used as an alternate of 2068 in certain tenses); to eat (literally or figuratively):--eat, meat.

tarryἐκδέχομαιekdechomai/ek-dekh'-om-ahee/G1551from 1537 and 1209; to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication) to await:--expect, look (tarry) for, wait (for).

one

for

another.ἀλλήλωνallelon/al-lay'-lone/G240Genitive plural from 243 reduplicated; one another:--each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with 3326 or 4314).

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:33

HENRY_FULL · 1 Corinthians 11:33

1172" In this chapter the apostle seems to answer some cavils against himself. I. He asserts his apostolical mission and authority, and gives in his success among them as a testimony to it, ver. 1, 2 . II. He claims a right to subsist by his ministry, and defends it by several arguments from natural reason and the Mosaical law, and asserts it also to be a constitution of Christ, ver. 3-14 . III. He shows that he had willingly waived this privilege and power for their benefit, ver. 15-18 . IV. He specifies several other things, in which he had denied himself for the sake of other men's spiritual interest and salvation, ver. 19-23 . And, V. Concludes his argument by showing what animated him to this course, even the prospect of an incorruptible crown, ver. 24, to the end . Rights of a Christian Minister.

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

John 6:27

Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. Labour not: or, Work not

2 Corinthians 3:1

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

2 Corinthians 12:12

Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

Topics

Eucharist

Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with 1 Corinthians 11:33.

1 Corinthians 11:20

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

Acts 10:23

Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Acts 7:26

And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another?

John 19:24

They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

John 20:17

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

John 7:10

But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

John 7:3

His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

John 7:5

For neither did his brethren believe in him.

Frequently asked questions

What does 1 Corinthians 11:33 say?

1 Corinthians 11:33 (King James Version) reads: "Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another."

Is 1 Corinthians 11:33 in the Old or New Testament?

1 Corinthians 11:33 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 1 Corinthians.

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