1 Corinthians 11:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For, in the first place, I hear that when you gather together as a congregation you divide up into cliques; and to a degree I believe it

Berean Standard Bible:

First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.

American Standard Version:

For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and I partly believe it.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063}{G3303} first of all{G4412}, when ye{G5216} come together{G4905} in{G1722} the church{G1577}, I hear{G191} that there be{G5225} divisions{G4978} among{G1722} you{G5213}; and{G2532} I partly{G3313} believe{G4100} it{G5100}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Corinthians 3:3

  • For ye are yet carnal: for whereas [there is] among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

1 Corinthians 1:10

  • ¶ Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1 Corinthians 1:12

  • Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

1 Corinthians 5:1

  • ¶ It is reported commonly [that there is] fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.

1 Corinthians 6:1

  • ¶ Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:18

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G3303
    There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέν
    Transliteration: mén
    Pronunciation: men
    Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
  3. Strong's Number: G4412
    There are 61 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρῶτον
    Transliteration: prōton
    Pronunciation: pro'-ton
    Description: neuter of πρῶτος as adverb (with or without ὁ); firstly (in time, place, order, or importance):--before, at the beginning, chiefly (at, at the) first (of all).
  4. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  5. Strong's Number: G4905
    There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: συνέρχομαι
    Transliteration: synérchomai
    Pronunciation: soon-er'-khom-ahee
    Description: from σύν and ἔρχομαι; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally):--accompany, assemble (with), come (together), come (company, go) with, resort.
  6. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  7. 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.
  8. Strong's Number: G191
    There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀκούω
    Transliteration: akoúō
    Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
  9. Strong's Number: G5225
    There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπάρχω
    Transliteration: hypárchō
    Pronunciation: hoop-ar'-kho
    Description: from ὑπό and ἄρχομαι; to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adverb or preposition, or as an auxiliary to a principal (verb):--after, behave, live.
  10. Strong's Number: G4978
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σχίσμα
    Transliteration: schísma
    Pronunciation: skhis'-mah
    Description: from σχίζω; a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively:--division, rent, schism.
  11. Strong's Number: G5213
    There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῖν
    Transliteration: hymîn
    Pronunciation: hoo-min'
    Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
  12. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  13. Strong's Number: G3313
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέρος
    Transliteration: méros
    Pronunciation: mer'-os
    Description: from an obsolete but more primary form of (to get as a section or allotment); a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application):--behalf, course, coast, craft, particular (+ -ly), part (+ -ly), piece, portion, respect, side, some sort(-what).
  14. Strong's Number: G4100
    There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πιστεύω
    Transliteration: pisteúō
    Pronunciation: pist-yoo'-o
    Description: from πίστις; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ):--believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
  15. Strong's Number: G5100
    There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τὶς
    Transliteration: tìs
    Pronunciation: tis
    Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).