Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 11:2

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2. Here the chapter ought to begin. ye remember me in all things —in your general practice, though in the particular instances which follow ye fail. ordinances — Greek, "traditions," that is, apostolic directions given by word of mouth or in writing ( 1 Corinthians 11:23 ; 1 Corinthians 15:3 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:15 ). The reference here is mainly to ceremonies: for in 2 Thessalonians 2:15- : , as to the LORD'S SUPPER, which is not a mere ceremony, he says, not merely, "I delivered unto you," but also, "I received of the Lord"; here he says only, "I delivered to you." Romanists argue hence for oral traditions. But the difficulty is to know what is a genuine apostolic tradition intended for all ages. Any that can be proved to be such ought to be observed; any that cannot, ought to be rejected ( Revelation 22:18 ). Those preserved in the written word alone can be proved to be such. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-3" class="com-number"

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