1 Corinthians 11:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.

Complete Jewish Bible:

However, if anyone wants to argue about it, the fact remains that we have no such custom, nor do the Messianic communities of God.

Berean Standard Bible:

If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God.

American Standard Version:

But if any man seemeth to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} if any man^{G1536} seem^{G1380} to be^{G1511} contentious^{G5380}, we^{G2249} have^{G2192} no^{G3756} such^{G5108} custom^{G4914}, neither^{G3761} the churches^{G1577} of God^{G2316}.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:16

1 Corinthians 11:16 is a verse situated within the broader context of the apostle Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth. In this epistle, Paul addresses various issues and questions that have arisen within the Corinthian Christian community. The specific passage surrounding verse 16 deals with matters of propriety and order within worship, particularly concerning head coverings and the observance of the Lord's Supper.

In verse 16, Paul is responding to a contentious issue where some members of the Corinthian church were likely challenging his instructions on head coverings for men and women during worship, which he had outlined earlier in the chapter (1 Corinthians 11:2-10). The verse reads, "But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God." Here, Paul is asserting that the practice he has been describing is not merely a personal preference but a widely accepted practice within the early Christian communities ("the churches of God").

The historical context of this verse reflects the cultural norms of the time regarding gender roles and public decorum. Paul's reference to "no such custom" suggests that the early churches had a common understanding or practice regarding worship that did not include the kind of contention or disputes that were occurring in Corinth. Paul's words serve to discourage divisive behavior and to reinforce the importance of unity and order in the church, emphasizing that the customs he has described are not unique to one church but are shared among the congregations of God.

In summary, 1 Corinthians 11:16 addresses the issue of contentiousness within the Corinthian church regarding worship practices. Paul underscores that the customs he advocates for are consistent with those of other Christian communities and that contention over such matters is not in keeping with the spirit of unity that should characterize the body of Christ. This verse reflects the early church's efforts to navigate cultural norms while maintaining theological integrity and communal harmony.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G1536
   There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἴ τις
   Transliteration: eí tis
   Pronunciation: i tis
   Description: from εἰ and τὶς; if any:--he that, if a(-ny) man('s thing, from any, ought), whether any, whosoever.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1380
   There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δοκέω
   Transliteration: dokéō
   Pronunciation: dok'-o
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of δεικνύω) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly):--be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1511
   There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἶναι
   Transliteration: eînai
   Pronunciation: i'-nahee
   Description: present infinitive from εἰμί; to exist:--am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5380
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φιλόνεικος
   Transliteration: philóneikos
   Pronunciation: fil-on'-i-kos
   Description: from φίλος and (a quarrel; probably akin to νῖκος); fond of strife, i.e. disputatious:--contentious.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2249
   There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμεῖς
   Transliteration: hēmeîs
   Pronunciation: hay-mice'
   Description: nominative plural of ἐγώ; we (only used when emphatic):--us, we (ourselves).
   
7. Strong's Number: G2192
   There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔχω
   Transliteration: échō
   Pronunciation: skheh'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5108
   There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τοιοῦτος
   Transliteration: toioûtos
   Pronunciation: toy-oo'-tos
   Description: (including the other inflections); from τοί and οὗτος; truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality):--like, such (an one).
   
10. Strong's Number: G4914
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: συνήθεια
    Transliteration: synḗtheia
    Pronunciation: soon-ay'-thi-ah
    Description: from a compound of σύν and ἦθος; mutual habituation, i.e. usage:--custom.
    
11. Strong's Number: G3761
    There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐδέ
    Transliteration: oudé
    Pronunciation: oo-deh'
    Description: from οὐ and δέ; not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even:--neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1577
    There are 115 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκκλησία
    Transliteration: ekklēsía
    Pronunciation: ek-klay-see'-ah
    Description: from a compound of ἐκ and a derivative of καλέω; a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both):--assembly, church.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).