What does 1 Corinthians 11:18 mean?

1 Corinthians 11:18 highlights themes such as division, unity, community when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 11:18 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

16But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.

17Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.

18For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

19For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

20When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.

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Philippians 4:2
Both verses address the issue of divisions within the church and the call for unity.