1 Corinthians 11:20 Meaning
When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.
Context Explained
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.
21For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
22What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Acts 2:46
Acts describes believers gathering for meals in unity, contrasting with the issues in Corinthians.
Matthew 26:29
Jesus speaks of the Last Supper, emphasizing the importance of the meal.
1 Corinthians 10:21
This verse explains the significance of partaking in the Lord's Supper.
Source: 1 Corinthians 11:20