1 Corinthians 11:19
Indeed, there must be actual parties among you, for so only will the men of real worth become known.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18To begin with, I hear you and, to some extent, I believe it.
20When you meet together, as I understand, it is not possible to eat the Lord’s Supper;
Cross References
Luke 2:35Yes, the sword will pierce your own heart — and so the thoughts in many minds will be disclosed.”
Acts 5:17At this the High Priest was roused to action, and he and all his supporters (who formed the party of the Sadducees), moved by jealousy,
Acts 20:30and from among yourselves, too, men will arise, who will teach perversions of truth, so as to draw away the disciples after them.
Acts 24:14This, however, I do acknowledge to you, that it is as a believer in the Cause which they call heretical, that I worship the God of my ancestors. At the same time, I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the prophets;
Acts 28:22But we shall be glad to hear from you what your views are, for, with regard to this sect, we are well aware that it is spoken against on all sides.”
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 →