1 Corinthians 11:2

Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian believers, specifically the "brothers," at the transition from his call to imitation to his teaching on worship order. He speaks immediately after commanding them to follow his example as he follows Christ.

The words — The text highlights Ἐπαινῶ (Epainō), meaning "I commend," and μέμνησθε (memnēsthe), meaning "you have remembered." These verbs directly frame Paul's praise for the church's retention of his instruction.

The thread — Paul reinforces this preservation of apostolic teaching in 2 Thessalonians 2:15, urging the church to stand firm to traditions received by speech or letter. He echoes this same concern in 1 Corinthians 4:17, where he sends Timothy to remind them of his established conduct.

Why it lands — The text requires readers to actively retain and practice the teachings they have received rather than selectively adopting them. It demands concrete obedience to apostolic instruction as the necessary basis for orderly community life.

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The Greek words

ἘπαινῶEpainōI commend δὲdenow ὑμᾶςhumasyou ἀδελφοίadelphoibrothers ὅτιhotithat πάνταpantain all things μουmoume μέμνησθε,memnēstheyou have remembered,καὶkaiand καθὼςkathōseven as παρέδωκαparedōkaI delivered ὑμῖνhuminto you τὰςtasthe παραδόσειςparadoseisteachings κατέχετε.¶katecheteyou are keeping.

King James Version

Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.

Cross-references

2 Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
1 Corinthians 4:17 That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.
Proverbs 31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:
1 Corinthians 11:17 In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good.
1 Corinthians 11:22 Don’t you have your own homes in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What can I say to you? Shall I praise you for this? No, I will not!
1 Corinthians 15:2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.
2 Thessalonians 3:6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
Luke 1:6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:6 But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.