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1 Corinthians 11

1 Cor. 11:17 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Now
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
in this
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
that I declare
paraggello (Greek #3853)
to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
KJV usage: (give in) charge, (give) command(-ment), declare.
Pronounce: par-ang-gel'-lo
Origin: from 3844 and the base of 32
unto you I praise
epaineo (Greek #1867)
to applaud
KJV usage: commend, laud, praise.
Pronounce: ep-ahee-neh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 134
you not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
, that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
ye come together
sunerchomai (Greek #4905)
to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
KJV usage: accompany, assemble (with), come (together), come (company, go) with, resort.
Pronounce: soon-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4862 and 2064
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
for
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (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).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the better
kreitton (Greek #2909)
stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. nobler
KJV usage: best, better.
Pronounce: krite'-tohn
Origin: comparative of a derivative of 2904
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
for
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (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).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the worse
hetton (Greek #2276)
worse (as noun); by implication, less (as adverb)
KJV usage: less, worse.
Pronounce: hate'-ton
Origin: neuter of comparative of ἧκα (slightly) used for that of 2556
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Cross References

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I praise.
1 Cor. 11:2,22• 2Now I praise you that in all things ye remember me, and hold fast the traditions according as I delivered [them] to you.
 22Have ye not then houses for eating and drinking? or despise ye the church of God, and put shame on those that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you? In this I do not praise. (1 Cor. 11:2,22)
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Lev. 19:17•  (Lev. 19:17)
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Prov. 27:5•  (Prov. 27:5)
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Rom. 13:3• 3For the rulers are no terror for the good work but for the evil. And dost thou wish not to be afraid of the authority? Practice good and thou shalt have praise for it; (Rom. 13:3)
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1 Peter 2:14• 14or to rulers as being sent through him, for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to those that do well. (1 Peter 2:14)
that ye.
1 Cor. 11:20,34• 20When therefore ye come together into the same [place], there is no eating of [the] Lord's supper.
 34If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, that ye may not come together for judgment. But the rest will I arrange when I come. (1 Cor. 11:20,34)
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1 Cor. 14:23,26• 23If therefore the whole assembly come unto the same [place], and all speak with tongues, and there come in private or unfaithful [persons], will they not say that ye are mad?
 26What is it then, brethren? Whenever ye come together, each of you hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edification. (1 Cor. 14:23,26)
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Isa. 1:13‑14•  (Isa. 1:13‑14)
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Isa. 58:1‑4•  (Isa. 58:1‑4)
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Jer. 7:9‑10•  (Jer. 7:9‑10)
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Heb. 10:25• 25not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together as [is] a custom for some, but encouraging, and by so much rather as ye see the day drawing near. (Heb. 10:25)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But in prescribingd to you on this which I now enter on, I do not praisee, namely, thatf ye come together, not for the better, but for the worse.

JND Translation Notes

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d
The Greek word is used in New Testament for "charging," or "commanding." see Matt. 10.5; Luke 5.14, "enjoined"; 1 Thess. 4.11.
e
See "I praise" in ver. 2.
f
Or "because."

W. Kelly Translation

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Now in enjoining this I praisea [you] not, because ye come together not for the better but for the worse.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The readings here are singularly conflicting. Some read "This I enjoin, not praising [you]," others the common text, "Now in enjoining this I praise [you] not."