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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]. |
Bible Question: I've been studying 1 Cor 11:16. If you compare KJV NKJV, NRS to RSV,NLT,NIV they seem to be saying exactly opposite. Some translations seem to say that the "custom" was held by the churches, the others seem to say that the "custom" wasen't held by the churches. What did he mean by custom? One comentary said it meant women not covering there heads. Others said he was referring to women covering there heads. I've read several different comentarys and opinions on this chapter and have gotten many different views. The oppinons on this one verse follow which version of the Bible is used. I believe the older translations are not as accurate as some of the newer ones.It seems odd that the translations would vary so much in meaning. It makes it hard to understand exactly what Paul was trying to convey. My view is that the churches of that day held to the custom of the men having short hair and their heads uncovered and the women had a covering and or long hair. I don't seen any reason for this custom not to be practiced today as long as its not made a law. If it was a good practice for the churches back then it probably is still today. Most people hold to that custom anyway. Thanks Terry |
Bible Answer: Terry Paul the author said in verses 14 and 15 that nature attests that man should have short hair and women long. Then he says in verse 16 However this is not something to fight or contend over. Believers should conform to the expected customs of Christian behavior and church order and not argue and rebel against them. The implication is this: we are not here to argue and fight over trivial matters, but to carry on the ministry of God’s church. There are too many desperate people in the world who are dying from hunger, thirst, poverty, disease, and sin—too many who need our help—for us to become involved in arguing over personal rights and customs. People miss this lesson trying to decide if someone's hair is too long or too short. EdB |