1 Corinthians 11:16

“But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.”

"But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God." - 1 Corinthians 11:16
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What does 1 Corinthians 11:16 mean?

1 Corinthians 11:16 states, "But if any man seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God." This verse is a part of the larger passage in which the Apostle Paul is addressing the Corinthian church regarding issues of order and conduct in worship…

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The Spirit of Harmony: Understanding Contentiousness in the Body of Christ

In the epistle of 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul addresses a myriad of issues that had arisen within the Corinthian church—a community grappling with divisions, moral complexities, and various conflicts of belief and practice. Among the topics, Paul speaks directly to the…

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A Prayer for Unity and Humility in Christ

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, with our hearts laid bare and minds in contemplation of Your Word. We turn to the scripture found in 1 Corinthians 11:16, where it is written, "But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God."…

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1 Corinthians 11:9 - "Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man."
1 Corinthians 16:9 - "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries."
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