1 Corinthians 11:30

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For this cause many [are] weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

Complete Jewish Bible:

This is why many among you are weak and sick, and some have died!

Berean Standard Bible:

That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.

American Standard Version:

For this cause many among you are weak and sickly, and not a few sleep.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1223} this^{G5124} cause^{G1223} many^{G4183} are weak^{G772} and^{G2532} sickly^{G732} among^{G1722} you^{G5213}, and^{G2532} many^{G2425} sleep^{G2837}.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:30

1 Corinthians 11:30 is part of a larger passage (1 Corinthians 11:17-34) where the Apostle Paul is addressing the Corinthian church regarding abuses and divisions present during their observance of the Lord's Supper, also known as Communion or the Eucharist. In the historical context, the early Christian community in Corinth was struggling with social and economic divisions that were manifesting during their communal meals and the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Some members were becoming drunk and indulgent while others were going hungry, thus failing to discern the body of Christ, which refers both to the consecrated bread that represents Christ's body and to the church itself as the body of Christ.

The verse in question, 1 Corinthians 11:30, specifically states, "For this cause many [are] weak and sickly among you, and many sleep." Here, "weak" and "sickly" likely refer to physical ailments, while "sleep" is a euphemism for death. Paul is warning the Corinthians that their failure to partake of the Lord's Supper in a worthy manner—with proper respect and unity—has led to divine discipline. This discipline is manifested in physical afflictions and even premature death among the congregation. Paul's admonition is meant to correct their behavior and encourage them to examine themselves and their relationships within the community before participating in Communion, so as to avoid judgment and instead partake in a way that honors the significance of Christ's sacrifice.

In summary, 1 Corinthians 11:30 is a sobering reminder of the serious consequences of participating in the Lord's Supper without recognizing its true meaning and the importance of unity within the church. Paul emphasizes that the way the Corinthians were conducting themselves was leading to divine chastisement, which was evident in the physical and spiritual condition of the congregation. This verse underscores the need for self-examination, repentance, and respect for the sacredness of Communion as a remembrance of Christ's death and a symbol of the church's unity in Him.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G1223
   There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διά
   Transliteration: diá
   Pronunciation: dee-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5124
   There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τοῦτο
   Transliteration: toûto
   Pronunciation: too'-to
   Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
   
3. Strong's Number: G4183
   There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πολύς
   Transliteration: polýs
   Pronunciation: pol-oos'
   Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων.
   
4. Strong's Number: G772
   There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀσθενής
   Transliteration: asthenḗs
   Pronunciation: as-then-ace'
   Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and the base of σθενόω; strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral):--more feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak(-er, -ness, thing).
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G732
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄῤῥωστος
   Transliteration: árrhōstos
   Pronunciation: ar'-hroce-tos
   Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of ῥώννυμι; infirm:--sick (folk, -ly).
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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).
   
9. Strong's Number: G2425
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἱκανός
   Transliteration: hikanós
   Pronunciation: hik-an-os'
   Description: from ( or , akin to ἥκω) (to arrive); competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character):--able, + content, enough, good, great, large, long (while), many, meet, much, security, sore, sufficient, worthy.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2837
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κοιμάω
    Transliteration: koimáō
    Pronunciation: koy-mah'-o
    Description: from κεῖμαι; to put to sleep, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to slumber; figuratively, to decease:--(be a-, fall a-, fall on) sleep, be dead.