1 Corinthians 11:31

31 But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment.

1 Corinthians 11:31 in Other Translations

31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

31 But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.

31 But if we would examine ourselves, we would not be judged by God in this way.

31 If we get this straight now, we won't have to be straightened out later on.

31 If we were properly evaluating ourselves, we would not be judged,

1 Corinthians 11:31 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 11:31

For if we would judge ourselves
Examine, try, and prove ourselves as above directed, before we eat and drink; or condemn ourselves, by confessing, acknowledging, and mourning over sin, and by repentance for it; or separate ourselves from the company of profane sinners, come out from among them, and touch not their unclean things; or join with them in their unfruitful works of darkness:

we should not be judged;
by the Lord; he would not inflict these diseases, sicknesses, and death.

1 Corinthians 11:31 In-Context

29 For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.

30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.

31 But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment.

32 Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world.

33 So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 32:5; 1 John 1:9