1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must needs be, even parties among you, that, the approved, [themselves] may become manifest among you.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

18For, first of all,—when ye come together in assembly, I hear that divisions among you exist,—and, in part, I believe it;

20When, therefore, ye come together into one place, it is not to eat, a supper unto the Lord;

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 13:3thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or unto that dreamer of dreams,—for Yahweh your God, is putting you to the proof, to know whether ye do love Yahweh your God, with all your heart and with all your soul.

Luke 2:35And, thou! through thy very soul, shall pass a sword, that, reasonings, may be revealed, out of many hearts.

Acts 5:17But the High-priest, arising, and all who were with him,—being the sect of the Sadducees,—were filled with jealousy,

Acts 20:30and, from among your own selves, will arise men speaking distorted things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.

Acts 24:14But I confess, this, unto thee,—That, according to the Way which they call a Sect, so, I am rendering divine service unto my father’s God, believing in all the things which, throughout the law, and those which, in the prophets, are written:

Acts 28:22But we deem it well, that, from thee, we should hear what are thine opinions; for, indeed, concerning this sect, it is, known to us, that, everywhere, is it spoken against.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 11:18-23

Profanation of the Lord's Supper. ( a. d. 57.) 17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. 19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. 20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. 21 For in eating every one taketh… Read the whole commentary →

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