1 Corinthians 11:33

Tarry. Two opinions are current concerning this verse, both of which seem to be appropriate. Some commentators think that it refers to proper behavior at the love feasts that preceded the Lord’s Supper (see p. 45) in the church at Corinth. Others think that it refers strictly to the ordinance itself. In either case the caution is against the disorder and selfishness that had been practiced. Some had been drunk, some had neglected the poor. All this was contrary to the spirit of Christ (see vs. 21, 22). God requires order and a heavenly spirit in everything that pertains to His worship (see ch. 14:33, 40). At the most solemn service of the church, the Lord’s Supper, there must be no trace of pride, selfishness, gluttony, or intemperance; the mind must be set upon Christ and His sacrifice, and no thoughts or acts prompted by the natural heart must be allowed a place therein.