1 Corinthians 11:31 nasb — But if we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged.

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"But if we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged."

— 1 Corinthians 11:31, NASB

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1 Corinthians 11 — Context

28

But a man must examine himself, and in so doing he is to eat of the bread and drink of the cup.

29

For he who eats and drinks, eats and drinks judgment to himself if he does not judge the body rightly.

30

For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep.

31

But if we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged.

32

But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world.

33

So then, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.

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.

1 Corinthians 11:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 11:31 say?
1 Corinthians 11:31 in the NASB reads: “But if we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 11:31 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 11:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 31.
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 11:31.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 11:31 in?
1 Corinthians 11:31 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 11:31?
1 Corinthians 11:31 reads (NASB): “But if we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged.” 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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