16But if any man will not be ruled in this question, this is not our way of doing things, and it is not done in the churches of God.
17But in giving you this order, there is one thing about which I am not pleased: it is that when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse.
18For first of all, it has come to my ears that when you come together in the church, there are divisions among you, and I take the statement to be true in part.
19For divisions are necessary among you, in order that those who have God's approval may be clearly seen among you.
20But now, when you come together, it is not possible to take the holy meal of the Lord:
21For when you take your food, everyone takes his meal before the other; and one has not enough food, and another is the worse for drink.
22What? have you not houses to take your meals in? or have you no respect for the church of God, putting the poor to shame? What am I to say to you? am I to give you praise? certainly not.
