Commentary

1 Corinthians 11

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

The notes that made the Scofield Bible famous. They read Scripture through dispensationalism, a framework many Christians do not share: read with discernment.

Verse 1

saved

(See Scofield "Romans 1:16").

Verse 2

ordinances

things delivered; often trans. traditions.

Verses 3–9

woman

Cf. Genesis 3:16. The woman's veil, or head-covering, is a symbol of this subordination.

Verses 10–26

power authority, i.e. the sign of the husband's authority.

angels i.e. of the presence of the angels.

Verses 27–28

unworthily

i.e. in an unworthy manner; cf. vs. 1 Corinthians 11:20-22.

Verses 29–30

damnation

judgment, in the sense of 1 Corinthians 11:32.

Verse 31

judge

Self-judgment is not so much the believer's moral condemnation of his own ways or habits, or of himself, for allowing such ways. Self-judgment avoids chastisement. If neglected, the Lord judges, and the result is chastisement, but never condemnation 1 Corinthians 11:32; 2 Samuel 7:14,15; 12:13,14; 1 Corinthians 5:5; 1 Timothy 1:20; Hebrews 12:7.

See other judgments:

(See Scofield "John 12:31"). See Scofield "2 Corinthians 5:10". See Scofield "Matthew 25:32". See Scofield "Ezekiel 20:37". See Scofield "Jude 1:6". See Scofield "Revelation 20:12".

Verses 32–34

world

kosmos = mankind. (See Scofield "Matthew 4:8").

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.