1 Corinthians 11:2

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ዘወትር ስለምታስታውሱኝና የሰጠኋችሁንም ትውፊት አጥብቃችሁ ስለ ያዛችሁ፥ አመሰግናችኋለሁ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from the Bible, Paul is writing to the Corinthians and praising them for remembering him and keeping the rules he taught them. He's happy they follow his instructions.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're in a club where everyone follows special rules your leader taught you. Your leader is very proud of how well you all remember these rules, just like Paul is proud of the Corinthians for following what he told them to do.

Historical Background

The letter was written by Apostle Paul around 53-54 AD to the Christian community in Corinth, Greece. At that time, Corinth was a bustling commercial city with a mix of different cultures and beliefs which influenced how early Christians there practiced their faith.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us to follow teachings we believe are important for our spiritual growth, like when a new employee follows the specific procedures taught by their mentor at work, ensuring success in their role.

Topics

• obedience
• community
• teaching
• spiritual growth
• leadership
• traditions

Related Verses

• Matthew 28:19-20
• John 14:15
• Acts 15:30
• Colossians 2:6-7
• Ephesians 2:19-22

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 'ordinances' mentioned?

The ordinances refer to instructions or teachings that Paul gave to the Corinthians, which they were diligently following.

Why does Paul praise them for remembering him?

Paul is glad because it shows their loyalty and respect, as well as their dedication to maintaining the teachings he imparted during his time with them.

How can we apply this verse today?

Today, we can apply this by ensuring that we follow the instructions and teachings given to us in our spiritual journey or workplace, showing respect and loyalty to those who have guided us.

Does this verse imply that all traditions should be kept?

While Paul commends their adherence here, it's also important to critically assess traditions based on the teachings of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, not just following rules for the sake of doing so.