1 Corinthians 11:22 meaning
In addressing the behavior of the Corinthian church during communal meals, Paul highlights a concerning lack of unity and care among the congregation, especially towards poorer members. The affluent among them were indulging in their own private meals, leaving others hungry, which turned the Lord’s Supper—a time meant for fellowship and remembrance—into an occasion for disgrace. This disunity contradicted the very essence of the Christian community, where all believers are interconnected through Christ, and social distinctions should be set aside.
Other Relevant Commentaries:
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-6 meaning. In 2 Corinthians 11:1-6, Paul builds up to the direct defense of his apostleship. He declares that the need to compare himself to the false apostles is “foolishness.” He wishes the Corinthians would be centered on simply following Christ, not the boastings of teachers. Paul compares the Corinthians to Eve, that they have been tricked, and are tolerating false teaching. Although Paul’s enemies have slandered him as a poor public speaker, Paul asserts that he is not inferior to them. He reminds his readers that he is knowledgeable and that they have seen it through his teaching.
- Mark 3:22-30 meaning. The scribes slander and accuse Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons. Jesus exposes the hollowness of their slander with parables, explaining that a kingdom or house divided against itself cannot stand. Satan cannot cast out Satan. He warns the scribes about the unforgivable sin of blaspheming against the Holy Spirit.
- Genesis 11:27-32 meaning. These verses tell the story of Abram’s father Terah and the family leaving Ur for Canaan only to go as far as Haran where Terah dies.