Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now I praise you, brothers, that you remember me in all things, and hold firm the traditions, even as I delivered them to you.
- KJV Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.
- NKJV Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you.
- NASB Now I praise you because you remember me in everything and hold firmly to the traditions, just as I handed them down to you.
- NLT I am so glad that you always keep me in your thoughts, and that you are following the teachings I passed on to you.
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Quick answer
Paul commends the Corinthians for remembering him and holding to the traditions he delivered. Faithful transmission of apostolic teaching is praiseworthy.
Overview
Before correcting their worship practices, Paul affirms what is good: they have retained the teachings he passed on. 'Traditions' here refers to authoritative apostolic instruction, not mere human custom. This commendation sets a gracious tone and underscores the importance of preserving the doctrine and practice received from the apostles, which carries Christ's own authority.
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Cross-references · 11
- 2 Th 2:15Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
- Prov 31:28–31Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:
- 1 Cor 4:17That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.
- 2 Th 3:6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
- 1 Cor 11:22Don’t you have your own homes in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What can I say to you? Shall I praise you for this? No, I will not!
- 1 Cor 11:17In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good.
- 1 Cor 15:2By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.
- Luke 1:6Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.
- 1 Th 4:1–2Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
- 1 Th 3:6But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
- 1 Cor 7:17Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.
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