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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:34 If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment. The remaining matters I will arrange when I come. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:34 If anyone is too hungry [to wait], let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment [on yourselves]. About the remaining matters [of which I was informed], I will take care of them when I come. |
Bible Question: Is Paul saying you should eat or drink in the Santuary |
Bible Answer: This pasage isn't talking about eating or drinking in the Sanctuary but rather about taking communion. In those days most people met in houses. How we treat God's house (church or sanctuary) should reflect our respect of God. At one time sanctuaries were viewed as very hallowed and people displayed a lot of respect. Over the years many people have taken a more casual attitude toward God and things of God. Today in some churches food and drink are brought into the sanctuary in other churches this is still prohibited. Personally I think there are many reasons to justify a prohibition of all food and drink from the sanctuary. The top two being respect for holiness of God and cleanliness (keeping the seating and carpeting free of food stains). |