1 Corinthians 11:16 kjva — But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God."

— 1 Corinthians 11:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Corinthians 11 — Context

13

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

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Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?

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But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.

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But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.

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Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.

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For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

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For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

1 Corinthians 11:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 11:16 say?
1 Corinthians 11:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 11:16 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 11:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 16.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 11:16.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 11:16 in?
1 Corinthians 11:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 11:16?
1 Corinthians 11:16 reads (KJVA): “But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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