16 But if anyone is inclined to be contentious, (A)we have no [a]such practice, nor have (B)the churches of God.

17 Now in giving this next instruction (C)I do not praise you, because you come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For, in the first place, when you come together [b]as a church, I hear that [c](D)divisions exist among you; and in part I believe it.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 11:16 I.e., the one advocated by Paul’s opponents
  2. 1 Corinthians 11:18 Lit in church
  3. 1 Corinthians 11:18 Or dissensions

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