I Corinthians 11:32
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But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.
Commentaries
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chastened-- (Rev 3:19). with the world--who, being bastards, are without chastening (Heb 12:8).
Open source ↗In this chapter the apostle blames, and endeavours to rectify, some great indecencies and manifest disorders in the church of Corinth; as, I. The misconduct of their women (some of whom seem to have been inspired) in the public assembly, who laid by their veils, the common token of subjection to their husbands in that part of the world. This behaviour he reprehends, requires them to keep veiled, asserts the superiority of the husband, yet so as to remind the husband that both were made for mutual help and comfort (v. 1-16). II. He blames them for their discord and neglect and contempt of the poor, at the Lord's supper (Co1 11:17-22). III. To rectify these scandalous disorders, he sets before them the nature and intentions of this holy institution, directs them how they should attend on it, and warns them of the danger of a conduct to indecent as theirs, and of all unworthy receiving (Co1 11:23 to the end).
Open source ↗11:32 When God’s people are judged by the Lord and disciplined (cp. Deut 8:5; Heb 12:5-11), it is for their ultimate good, so that they will not be condemned along with the world (see Eph 2:1-3).
Open source ↗Original language
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The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.
Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.
Therefore you must say to them, ‘This is the nation that would not listen to the voice of the LORD their God and would not receive correction. Truth has perished; it has disappeared from their lips.
We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.
She heeded no voice; she accepted no correction. She does not trust in the LORD; she has not drawn near to her God.
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted.