1 Corinthians 10:16 cpdv — The cup of benediction that we bless, is it not a communion in the Blood of Christ? And the bread that we break, is it…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The cup of benediction that we bless, is it not a communion in the Blood of Christ? And the bread that we break, is it not a participation in the Body of the Lord?"

— 1 Corinthians 10:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Corinthians 10 — Context

13

Temptation should not take hold of you, except what is human. For God is faithful, and he will not permit you to be tempted beyond your ability. Instead, he will effect his Providence, even during temptation, so that you may be able to bear it.

14

Because of this, most beloved of mine, flee from the worship of idols.

15

Since I am speaking to those who are prudent, judge what I say for yourselves.

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The cup of benediction that we bless, is it not a communion in the Blood of Christ? And the bread that we break, is it not a participation in the Body of the Lord?

17

Through the one bread, we, though many, are one body: all of us who are partakers of the one bread.

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Consider Israel, according to the flesh. Are not those who eat from the sacrifices partakers of the altar?

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What is next? Should I say that what is immolated to idols is anything? Or that the idol is anything?

1 Corinthians 10:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 10:16 say?
1 Corinthians 10:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The cup of benediction that we bless, is it not a communion in the Blood of Christ? And the bread that we break, is it not a participation in the Body of the Lord?”
Where is 1 Corinthians 10:16 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 10:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 10, verse 16.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 10:16.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 10:16 in?
1 Corinthians 10:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 10:16?
1 Corinthians 10:16 reads (CPDV): “The cup of benediction that we bless, is it not a communion in the Blood of Christ? And the bread that we break, is it not a participation in the Body of the Lord?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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