Note 13 at 1Co 11:32: The "we" of this verse and the "we" of 1Co 11:31 are two different groups of people. In 1Co 11:31, Paul was speaking of any people (Christians or non-Christians) who will admit their sinfulness and accept salvation through faith in Christ. They will not be judged (see note 12 at 1Co 11:31).

Here, in 1Co 11:32, Paul was speaking of Christians. When Christians are judged, it is not the kind of judgment that unbelievers receive to damnation. Instead, Christians are chastened. Chastening differs from punishment in that it is always done for the purpose of correction and not vengeance.