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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:30 For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:30 That [careless and unworthy participation] is the reason why many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep [in death]. |
Bible Question: What is the reason or explanation that Paul is speaking of in this verse? Might this reference the "unproductive vine" in John 15:2? |
Bible Answer: Mommabps, Possibly; however the NIV places the origin of Romans as c. 57 A.D. and the fourth Gospel's as c. 50-70 A.D. Could Paul have read John? Possibly. More likely is that this verse attests to the importance of confession prior to receiving Holy Communion. Paul's admonition, therefore, is to first cleanse the temple of our body, as it were, of our sin before receiving the sinless body and blood of Christ. This verse is in context of the Mass, one of the earliest and most developed traditions of the nascent Church. The vine, if you are right, may relate to the wine. This is a good question (at last!), and this will be my final posting in the Forum. I've enjoyed my stay; your posts were part of that enjoyment, Mommabps. Adios, Colin |