1 Corinthians 5:6

Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 5:6

BSB
Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?
AKJV
Your glorying is not good. Know you not that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?
CPDV
It is not good for you to glory. Do you not know that a little leaven corrupts the entire mass?
ERV
Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
NHEB
Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little yeast leavens the whole lump?
SMT
Your boasting not good. Know ye not that a little leaven may leaven the whole mixture?

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 5:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 5:6
Summary
Pride corrupts entire community
Place
Corinth
Event
Paul warns of corruption
Estimated Time Period
c. 55 AD
Category
Teaching