1 Corinthians 11:17

James Moffatt - New Testament

But in giving you the following injunction I cannot commend you; for you are the worse, not the better, for assembling together.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:14

and to governors as deputed by him for the punishment of wrongdoers and the encouragement of honest people —

Hebrews 10:25

not ceasing to meet together, as is the habit of some, but admonishing one another, all the more so, as you see the Day coming near.

1 Corinthians 14:23

Hence if at a gathering of the whole church everybody speaks with 'tongues,' and if outsiders or un believers come in, will they not say you are insane?

1 Corinthians 11:22

What! have you no houses to eat and drink in? Do you think you can show disrespect to the church of God and put the poor to shame? What can I say to you? Commend you? Not for this.

1 Corinthians 14:26

Very well then, brothers; when you meet together, each contributes something — a song of praise, a lesson, a revelation, a 'tongue,' an interpretation? Good, but let every thing be for edification.

1 Corinthians 11:2

I commend you for always bearing me in mind and for maintaining the traditions I passed on to you.

1 Corinthians 11:34

and if anyone is hungry let him eat at home. You must not gather, only to incur condemnation. I will give you my instructions upon the other matters when I come.

1 Corinthians 11:20

But this makes it impossible for you to eat the 'Lord's' supper when you hold your gatherings.

Romans 13:3

Magistrates are no terror to an honest man, though they are to a bad man. If you want to avoid being alarmed at the government-authorities, lead an honest life and you will be commended for it;