1 Corinthians 11:34

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.

Complete Jewish Bible:

If someone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you meet together it will not result in judgment.

As for the other matters, I will instruct you about them when I come.

Berean Standard Bible:

If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.

American Standard Version:

If any man is hungry, let him eat at home; that your coming together be not unto judgment. And the rest will I set in order whensoever I come.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} if any man^{G1536} hunger^{G3983}, let him eat^{G2068} at^{G1722} home^{G3624}; that^{G3363} ye come^{G4905} not^{G3363} together^{G4905} unto^{G1519} condemnation^{G2917}. And^{G1161} the rest^{G3062} will I set in order^{G1299} when^{{G5613}{G302}} I come^{G2064}.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:34

1 Corinthians 11:34 is part of the Apostle Paul's instruction to the Corinthian church regarding the proper observance of the Lord's Supper, also known as Communion or the Eucharist. The broader context of this verse addresses issues of division, selfishness, and disrespect that had arisen during the communal meals accompanying the Lord's Supper. In the verses leading up to 1 Corinthians 11:34, Paul rebukes the Corinthians for their behavior, which included some members getting drunk and others going hungry because of social inequalities within the church.

The specific command in 1 Corinthians 11:34, "And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation," suggests that those who were hungry and could not wait for others should satisfy their hunger privately rather than dishonoring the communal meal. This was to prevent the Lord's Supper from becoming an occasion for judgment rather than a time of unity and reflection on Christ's sacrifice. The phrase "that ye come not together unto condemnation" indicates the seriousness of the situation; if the Corinthians did not correct their behavior, their gatherings would not be blessed but rather bring divine judgment upon themselves.

Paul's statement that "the rest will I set in order when I come" implies that there were other issues he intended to address in person. This reflects the pastoral concern of Paul for the Corinthian church, as he sought to guide them in their practices and ensure their worship was honoring to God.

Historically, this verse reflects the early church's struggles with integrating diverse social classes and maintaining the sacredness of the Lord's Supper. It also highlights the apostolic authority exercised by Paul in correcting the Corinthians' errors and the importance of proper order and conduct in Christian worship. The themes of unity, self-control, and respect for the sacrament are timeless and continue to be relevant for Christian communities today.

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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: G3983
   There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πεινάω
   Transliteration: peináō
   Pronunciation: pi-nah'-o
   Description: from the same as πένης (through the idea of pinching toil; "pine"); to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave:--be an hungered.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2068
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐσθίω
   Transliteration: esthíō
   Pronunciation: es-thee'-o
   Description: strengthened for a primary (to eat); used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by φάγω; to eat (usually literal):--devour, eat, live.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3624
   There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οἶκος
   Transliteration: oîkos
   Pronunciation: oy'-kos
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively):--home, house(-hold), temple.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3363
   There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἵνα μή
   Transliteration: hína mḗ
   Pronunciation: hin'-ah may
   Description: i.e. ἵνα and μή; in order (or so) that not:--albeit not, lest, that, no(-t, (-thing)).
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
10. Strong's Number: G2917
    There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κρίμα
    Transliteration: kríma
    Pronunciation: kree'-mah
    Description: from κρίνω; a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime")):--avenge, condemned, condemnation, damnation, + go to law, judgment.
    
11. Strong's Number: G3062
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λοιποί
    Transliteration: loipoí
    Pronunciation: loy-poy'
    Description: masculine plural of a derivative of λείπω; remaining ones:--other, which remain, remnant, residue, rest.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1299
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διατάσσω
    Transliteration: diatássō
    Pronunciation: dee-at-as'-so
    Description: from διά and τάσσω; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. (specially) institute, prescribe, etc.:--appoint, command, give, (set in) order, ordain.
    
13. Strong's Number: G5613
    There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὡς
    Transliteration: hōs
    Pronunciation: hoce
    Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
    
14. Strong's Number: G302
    There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄν
    Transliteration: án
    Pronunciation: an
    Description: a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty:--(what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for ἐάν.
    
15. Strong's Number: G2064
    There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔρχομαι
    Transliteration: érchomai
    Pronunciation: el'-tho
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.