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17 In the next thing I have to talk about, I cannot say that you are doing well. Your meeting together is more bad than good.

18 First, I hear that in the church meeting you divide yourselves into groups. I think this may be true.

19 You also have groups of people who do not think the same way. Because of them you will soon learn which people please God the most.

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Correcting an Abuse of the Lord’s Supper(A)

17 In the following directives I have no praise for you,(B) for your meetings do more harm than good. 18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions(C) among you, and to some extent I believe it. 19 No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval.(D)

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