Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 11:16
If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian congregation regarding their conduct during corporate gatherings, specifically responding to objections about worship practices.
The words — The Greek δοκεῖ (dokei) and φιλόνεικος (philoneikos) literally mean "is inclined" and "contentious," identifying those who wish to argue the matter.
The thread — This appeal to established custom runs parallel to 1 Corinthians 7:17 on living as called, 1 Timothy 6:3 on rejecting disputes over teaching, and 1 Thessalonians 2:14 on following the pattern of God’s churches.
Why it lands — The text states that apostolic practice and the universal pattern of God’s churches override personal preference, requiring submission rather than debate.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 7:17 Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.
- 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,
- 1 Thessalonians 2:14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,
- Acts 21:24 Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.
- 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
- Acts 21:21 But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.
- 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: