1 Corinthians 11:17

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

But in giving you this charge, I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better but for the worse.

1 Corinthians 11:17 — American Standard Version

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Context — 1 Corinthians 11

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14Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a dishonor to him?

15But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.

16But if any man seemeth to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.

17But in giving you this charge, I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better but for the worse.

18For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and I partly believe it.

19For there must be also factions among you, that they that are approved may be made manifest among you.

20When therefore ye assemble yourselves together, it is not possible to eat the Lord`s supper:

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