1 Corinthians 11:21

For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 11:21

BSB

For as you eat, each of you goes ahead without sharing his meal. While one remains hungry, another gets drunk.

AKJV

For in eating every one takes before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.

CPDV

For each one first takes his own supper to eat. And as a result, one person is hungry, while another is inebriated.

ERV

for in your eating each one taketh before other his own supper; and one is hungry, and another is drunken.

NHEB

For in your eating each one takes his own supper first. One is hungry, and another is drunk.

SMT

For each takes his own supper in eating: and one is truly hungry, and one is intoxicated.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 11:21

ForG1063Conjunction inG1722Preposition eatingG5315VerbeveryoneG1538AdjectivetakethbeforeG4301VerbotherhisownG2398Adjective supperG1173Noun Neuter andG2532Conjunction oneG3303 isG3739 hungryG3983Verb andG1161Conjunction anotherG3739isdrunkenG3184Verb

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 11:21

Summary

Selfish eating creates inequality and excess

Event

Description of improper supper conduct

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD