But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the ekklesias of God. |
But if anyone seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor do the ekklesias of God. |
But if one is inclined to be contentious, we have no other (such) practice, nor have the ekklesias of God. |
If anyone wants to be contentious about this, we have no other practice – nor do the ekklesias of God. |
Now if anyone is disposed to be argumentative and contentious about this, we hold to and recognize no other custom [in worship] than this, nor do the ekklesias of God generally. |
If, as is the case, anyone presumes to be cantankerous [about the moral obligation of a woman to wear a head covering when engaged in public prayer in the assembly], as for us, we do not have such a custom [namely, that of a woman praying with uncovered head], neither do the assemblies of God. |
But if anyone wants to be argumentative about it, I can only say that we and the ekklesias of God generally hold this ruling on this matter. |
But if anyone is inclined to be contentious about it, I for my part prescribe no other practice than this, and neither do the ekklesias of God. |
But 1161 if 1487 any man 5100 seem 1380 to be 1511 contentious, 5380 we 2249 have 2192 no 3756 such 5108 custom, 4914 neither 3761 the 3588 ekklesias 1577 of God. 2316 |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
- Ekklesia - A Word Study - Neil Girrard Reading the Scriptures with the word “church” in them has done centuries of damage to the body of Christ. A simple reading of these Scriptures with the Greek word “ekklesia” re-inserted can be a real eye-opener.
- 1. Introduction; The Unfinished Reformation - An Analysis - Neil Girrard Charles Clayton Morrison’s excellent analysis is offset by some presupposed flaws – but the truth is there for those who have eyes to see.
- The New Testament Pattern of Ekklesia - Neil Girrard There is a New Testament pattern of ekklesia - and modern “church” life does not match up.