1 Corinthians 7:5
Context7:5 Do not deprive each other, except by mutual agreement for a specified time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. 1 Then resume your relationship, 2 so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
1 Corinthians 11:34
Context11:34 If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that when you assemble it does not lead to judgment. I will give directions about other matters when I come.
1 Corinthians 16:12
Context16:12 With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers, 3 but it was simply not his intention to come now. 4 He will come when he has the opportunity.
1 tc Most later witnesses (א2 Ï sy) add “fasting and” (τῇ νηστείᾳ καί, th nhsteia kai) before “prayer.” But such an addition is motivated by ascetic concerns; further, its lack in Ì11vid,46 א* A B C D F G P Ψ 33 1739 1881 2464 al latt co argues decisively against its authenticity.
2 tn Grk “and be together again.”
3 tn Grk “with the brothers.”
4 tn Grk “it was simply not the will that he come now.”