1Cor 11:2 | JFB | STEP | 2. Here the chapter ought to begin. ye remember me in all things-- in your general practice, though in the particular instances which follow ye fail. ordinances-- Greek, "traditions," that is, apostolic directions given by word of mouth or in writing ( ; ; ). The reference here is mainly to ceremonies: for in , as to the Lord's Supper, which is not a mere ceremony, he says, not merely, "I delivered unto you," but also, "I received of the Lord"; here he says only, "I delivered to you." Romanists argue hence for oral traditions. But the difficulty is to know what is a genuine apostolic tradition intended for all ages. Any that can be proved to be such ought to be observed; any that cannot, ought to be rejected ( ). Those preserved in the written word alone can be proved to be such.

‏ 1 Corinthians 11:2

2. Here the chapter ought to begin.

ye remember me in all things--in your general practice, though in the particular instances which follow ye fail.

ordinances--Greek, "traditions," that is, apostolic directions given by word of mouth or in writing (1Co 11:23; 15:3; 2Th 2:15). The reference here is mainly to ceremonies: for in 1Co 11:23, as to the Lord's Supper, which is not a mere ceremony, he says, not merely, "I delivered unto you," but also, "I received of the Lord"; here he says only, "I delivered to you." Romanists argue hence for oral traditions. But the difficulty is to know what is a genuine apostolic tradition intended for all ages. Any that can be proved to be such ought to be observed; any that cannot, ought to be rejected (Re 22:18). Those preserved in the written word alone can be proved to be such.