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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:16 But if one is inclined to be contentious, we have no other practice, nor have the churches of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:16 Now if anyone is inclined to be contentious [about this], we have no other practice [in worship than this], nor do the churches of God [in general]. |
Subject: why is toiauten translated 'other' here |
Bible Note: Hi Tim, Another thing we can consider is that "custom" or practice is singular. My Greek Interlinear by Green reads, "But if anyone thinks to be contentious, we do not have such a custom, neither the churches of God." 1) As I think about these things, I am reminded of 1 Corinthians 9:9, NKJ, "...Is it oxen God is concerned about?" Is it oxen or is it "He" that is in the question? Verse 10 goes on and says, "Or is He speaking altogether for our sake? Yes, for our sake it was written, because the plowman ought to plow in hope,..." In the same way, I would ask "Is God concerned about a head of hair?" No, He is concerned about Headship. And yet, He is speaking for our sake as well. 1 Corinthians 9:1, NKJ, "Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? 2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet doubtles I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord." 2) Perhaps we should take a closer look at 1 Corinthians 11:3 and 4, and be less concerned about hair and traditions. From the heart, Ray |