1 Corinthians 11:17 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹⁷ But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ But in what I instruct [you] next I do not commend [you], because when you meet together, it is not for the better but for the worse.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ But in giving you this charge, I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better but for the worse.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ Now I don’t praise you as I give the following instruction because when you meet together, it does more harm than good.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ Now I caution you, without praising, about this: that you assemble together, and not for better, but for worse.

1 Corinthians 11:17 Cross References

1 Peter 2:14

or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

Hebrews 10:25

not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

1 Corinthians 14:23

If, therefore, the whole church assembles and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are mad?

1 Corinthians 11:22

What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I commend you in this? No, I will not.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then, brethren? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

1 Corinthians 11:2

I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I have delivered them to you.

Leviticus 19:17

“You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason with your neighbor, lest you bear sin because of him.

1 Corinthians 11:34

if any one is hungry, let him eat at home—lest you come together to be condemned. About the other things I will give directions when I come.

1 Corinthians 11:20

When you meet together, it is not the Lord's supper that you eat.

Proverbs 27:5

Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of him who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval,