Thematic Bible
1 Corinthians 11:1 (show verse)
Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:2 (show verse)
I praise and appreciate you because you remember me in everything and you firmly hold to the traditions [the substance of my instructions], just as I have passed them on to you.
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Jesus Christ » God the father being the head of jesus Christ
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Men » Men being the head of women
Men » What men should not do
Tradition » The decisions and minor precepts taught by paul
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Women » What women should do
Jesus Christ » God the father being the head of jesus Christ
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Men » Men being the head of women
Men » What men should not do
Tradition » The decisions and minor precepts taught by paul
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Women » What women should do
1 Corinthians 11:3 (show verse)
But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.
Christ, the head of the church » Has the pre-eminence in all things
Family » Government of
Head » Illustrative » Of Christ
Head » Illustrative » Of God
Husbands' » Have authority over their wives
Jesus Christ » God the father being the head of jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of every man
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Man » Christ » Is the head of every
Men » Men being the head of women
Men » What men should not do
Veil or veil » Was worn » As a token of subjection
Wife » Relation of, to husband
Woman » The subjection of
Woman » Originally made » Subordinate to man
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Women » What women should do
Family » Government of
Head » Illustrative » Of Christ
Head » Illustrative » Of God
Husbands' » Have authority over their wives
Jesus Christ » God the father being the head of jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of every man
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Man » Christ » Is the head of every
Men » Men being the head of women
Men » What men should not do
Veil or veil » Was worn » As a token of subjection
Wife » Relation of, to husband
Woman » The subjection of
Woman » Originally made » Subordinate to man
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Women » What women should do
1 Corinthians 11:4 (show verse)
Every man who prays or prophesies with something on his head dishonors his head [and the One who is his head].
1 Corinthians 11:5 (show verse)
And every woman who prays or prophesies when she has her head uncovered disgraces her head; for she is one and the same as the woman whose head is shaved [in disgrace].
Hair » Worn » Long » By women
Head » Illustrative » (covered,) of subjection
Head » Of women generally covered in public
Men » Men being the head of women
Men » What men should not do
Wife » Relation of, to husband
Women » Religious privileges of, among early Christians
Women » What women should do
Women » Wearing » Long hair
Head » Illustrative » (covered,) of subjection
Head » Of women generally covered in public
Men » Men being the head of women
Men » What men should not do
Wife » Relation of, to husband
Women » Religious privileges of, among early Christians
Women » What women should do
Women » Wearing » Long hair
1 Corinthians 11:6 (show verse)
If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; and if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, she should cover her head.
1 Corinthians 11:7 (show verse)
A man ought not have his head covered [during worship], since he is the image and [reflected] glory of God; but the woman is [the expression of] man’s glory.
Family » Government of
God » Hand of » Image of, in man
divine Image » Man made in the divine image
Man » Knowledge limited strength limited » Made in the image of God
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Made in the divine image
Man » Created in the image of God
Man » Created » In the image of God
Men » Men being the head of women
Men » What men should not do
Veil or veil » Was worn » As a token of subjection
Wife » Relation of, to husband
Woman » Originally made » To be the glory of man
Women » What women should do
Women » Wearing » Long hair
God » Hand of » Image of, in man
divine Image » Man made in the divine image
Man » Knowledge limited strength limited » Made in the image of God
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Made in the divine image
Man » Created in the image of God
Man » Created » In the image of God
Men » Men being the head of women
Men » What men should not do
Veil or veil » Was worn » As a token of subjection
Wife » Relation of, to husband
Woman » Originally made » To be the glory of man
Women » What women should do
Women » Wearing » Long hair
1 Corinthians 11:8 (show verse)
For man does not originate from woman, but woman from man;
1 Corinthians 11:9 (show verse)
for indeed man was not created for the sake of woman, but woman for the sake of man.
1 Corinthians 11:10 (show verse)
Therefore the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, for the sake of the angels [so as not to offend them].
1 Corinthians 11:11 (show verse)
Nevertheless, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.
1 Corinthians 11:12 (show verse)
For as the woman originates from the man, so also man is born through the woman; and all things [whether male or female] originate from God [as their Creator].
1 Corinthians 11:13 (show verse)
1 Corinthians 11:14 (show verse)
Does not common sense itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him,
1 Corinthians 11:15 (show verse)
but if a woman has long hair, it is her ornament and glory? For her long hair is given to her as a covering.
1 Corinthians 11:16 (show verse)
Now if anyone is inclined to be contentious [about this], we have no other practice [in worship than this], nor do the churches of God [in general].
1 Corinthians 11:17 (show verse)
But in giving this next instruction, I do not praise you, because when you meet together it is not for the better but for the worse.
1 Corinthians 11:18 (show verse)
For, in the first place, when you meet together in church, I hear that there are divisions among you; and in part I believe it,
1 Corinthians 11:19 (show verse)
for [doubtless] there have to be factions among you, so that those who are of approved character may be clearly recognized among you.
1 Corinthians 11:20 (show verse)
So when you meet together, it is not to eat the Lord’s Supper,
1 Corinthians 11:21 (show verse)
for when you eat, each one hurries to get his own supper first [not waiting for others or the poor]. So one goes hungry while another gets drunk.
1 Corinthians 11:22 (show verse)
What! Do you not have houses in which to eat and drink? Or do you show contempt for the church of God and humiliate those [impoverished believers] who have nothing? What will I say to you? Shall I praise you for this? In this I will not praise you!
1 Corinthians 11:23 (show verse)
The atonement » Commemorated in the lord's supper
Blood » Jesus Christ’s blood
Body » Jesus Christ’s body
Bread » Illustrative » (when broken,) of the death of Christ
Bread » Symbolical » Of the body of Christ
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Sacrament of the lord's supper
Communion » With Christ with God » The sacrament of
Communion of the lord's supper » Instituted
Lord's » Days » Supper, the
Blood » Jesus Christ’s blood
Body » Jesus Christ’s body
Bread » Illustrative » (when broken,) of the death of Christ
Bread » Symbolical » Of the body of Christ
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Sacrament of the lord's supper
Communion » With Christ with God » The sacrament of
Communion of the lord's supper » Instituted
Lord's » Days » Supper, the
1 Corinthians 11:24 (show verse)
and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is (represents) My body, which is [offered as a sacrifice] for you. Do this in [affectionate] remembrance of Me.”
The atonement » Commemorated in the lord's supper
Blessings » Before meals (grace before meals)
Blood » Jesus Christ’s blood
Body » Jesus Christ’s body
Bread » Illustrative » (when broken,) of the death of Christ
Bread » Symbolical » Of the body of Christ
Communion of the lord's supper » Object of
Food » Grace before » Blessings (grace) before meals
Memorial » The lord's supper
Blessings » Before meals (grace before meals)
Blood » Jesus Christ’s blood
Body » Jesus Christ’s body
Bread » Illustrative » (when broken,) of the death of Christ
Bread » Symbolical » Of the body of Christ
Communion of the lord's supper » Object of
Food » Grace before » Blessings (grace) before meals
Memorial » The lord's supper
1 Corinthians 11:25 (show verse)
In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant [ratified and established] in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in [affectionate] remembrance of Me.”
The atonement » Commemorated in the lord's supper
Blood » Jesus Christ’s blood
Blood » Those that drink the blood of jesus Christ
Body » Those that eat the body of Christ
Memorial » The lord's supper
Memory spiritual » The death of Christ
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The death of Christ
Testament » The new
Blood » Jesus Christ’s blood
Blood » Those that drink the blood of jesus Christ
Body » Those that eat the body of Christ
Memorial » The lord's supper
Memory spiritual » The death of Christ
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The death of Christ
Testament » The new
1 Corinthians 11:26 (show verse)
For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are [symbolically] proclaiming [the fact of] the Lord’s death until He comes [again].
The atonement » Commemorated in the lord's supper
Blood » Those that drink the blood of jesus Christ
Body » Those that eat the body of Christ
Communion of the lord's supper » Object of
Communion of the lord's supper » Both bread and wine are necessary to be received in
The death of Christ » Commemorated in the sacrament of the lord's supper
Memorial » The lord's supper
Memory spiritual » The death of Christ
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The death of Christ
Blood » Those that drink the blood of jesus Christ
Body » Those that eat the body of Christ
Communion of the lord's supper » Object of
Communion of the lord's supper » Both bread and wine are necessary to be received in
The death of Christ » Commemorated in the sacrament of the lord's supper
Memorial » The lord's supper
Memory spiritual » The death of Christ
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The death of Christ
1 Corinthians 11:27 (show verse)
So then whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in a way that is unworthy [of Him] will be guilty of [profaning and sinning against] the body and blood of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 11:28 (show verse)
But a person must [prayerfully] examine himself [and his relationship to Christ], and only when he has done so should he eat of the bread and drink of the cup.
Blood » Those that drink the blood of jesus Christ unworthily
Body » Those that eat the body of Christ unworthily
Communion of the lord's supper » Self-examination commanded before partaking of
The death of Christ » Commemorated in the sacrament of the lord's supper
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Not eaten raw
Self-examination » Necessary before the communion
Body » Those that eat the body of Christ unworthily
Communion of the lord's supper » Self-examination commanded before partaking of
The death of Christ » Commemorated in the sacrament of the lord's supper
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Not eaten raw
Self-examination » Necessary before the communion
1 Corinthians 11:29 (show verse)
For anyone who eats and drinks [without solemn reverence and heartfelt gratitude for the sacrifice of Christ], eats and drinks a judgment on himself if he does not recognize the body [of Christ].
Blood » Those that drink the blood of jesus Christ unworthily
Body » Those that eat the body of Christ unworthily
Communion of the lord's supper » Unworthy partakers of » Discern not the lord's body
The death of Christ » Commemorated in the sacrament of the lord's supper
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Not eaten raw
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of those who profaned the lord's supper
Body » Those that eat the body of Christ unworthily
Communion of the lord's supper » Unworthy partakers of » Discern not the lord's body
The death of Christ » Commemorated in the sacrament of the lord's supper
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Not eaten raw
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of those who profaned the lord's supper
1 Corinthians 11:30 (show verse)
That [careless and unworthy participation] is the reason why many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep [in death].
1 Corinthians 11:31 (show verse)
But if we evaluated and judged ourselves honestly [recognizing our shortcomings and correcting our behavior], we would not be judged.
1 Corinthians 11:32 (show verse)
But when we [fall short and] are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined [by undergoing His correction] so that we will not be condemned [to eternal punishment] along with the world.
Afflicted saints » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
Afflictions » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
Afflictions » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
Chastisement » Why the lord chastens people
Condemnation » Who is not condemned
Condemnation » Chastisements are designed to rescue us from
The judgment of babylon » Those that judge themselves
Trials » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
Afflictions » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
Afflictions » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
Chastisement » Why the lord chastens people
Condemnation » Who is not condemned
Condemnation » Chastisements are designed to rescue us from
The judgment of babylon » Those that judge themselves
Trials » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
1 Corinthians 11:33 (show verse)
So then, my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat [the Lord’s Supper], wait for one another [and see to it that no one is left out].
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1 Corinthians 11:34 (show verse)
If anyone is too hungry [to wait], let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment [on yourselves]. About the remaining matters [of which I was informed], I will take care of them when I come.