29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh his own damnation, because he [a]discerneth not the Lord’s body.

30 [b]For this cause many are weak, and sick among you, and many sleep.

31 For if we would [c]judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 11:29 He is said to discern the Lord’s body, that hath consideration of the worthiness of it, and therefore cometh to eat of this meat with great reverence.
  2. 1 Corinthians 11:30 The profaning of the body and blood of the Lord in his mysteries is sharply punished of him, and therefore such a mischief ought diligently to be prevented by judging and correcting of a man’s self.
  3. 1 Corinthians 11:31 Try and examine ourselves, by faith and repentance, separating yourselves from the wicked.

29 For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. 30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.(A) 31 But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment.(B)

Read full chapter