This verse and verse 34 partly repeat verses 21-22 and also form a conclusion to the entire argument begun in verse 17.

So then introduces the conclusion, like “therefore” (Good News Bible‘s “it follows”) in verse 27.

My brethren: again this phrase may be translated as “my fellow Christians” or “elders and youngers.” It is referring to fellow believers, not true family members.

When you come together returns to the language and theme of verse 17. There is nothing in the Greek corresponding to the Lord’s Supper. Good News Bible assumes that when the whole Christian community gathered for a meal, this meal would include a celebration of the Lord’s Supper. This is certainly correct and reminds the modern reader that the Lord’s Supper at this time was associated with a real meal.

Wait for one another was made clear in verse 21.

Quoted with permission from Ellingworth, Paul and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, 2nd edition. (UBS Handbook Series). New York: UBS, 1985/1994. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .