1 Corinthians 11:33

Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian believers as he concludes his correction of their chaotic communal meals, following his warning about divine discipline for improper conduct (1 Corinthians 11:32). He issues this directive immediately before instructing hungry individuals to eat at home to avoid judgment (1 Corinthians 11:34).

The words — The text opens with Ὥστε (Hōste), meaning "so then," and commands the assembly with ἀλλήλους (allēlous), meaning "one another," making mutual restraint the direct object of the verb "wait."

The thread — This instruction to coordinate a shared meal appears in the immediate context of 1 Corinthians 11:34, which warns that unregulated gatherings will result in judgment.

Why it lands — The passage demands practical patience from believers assembling for food, requiring them to subordinate personal appetite to the orderly conduct of the group.

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