1 Corinthians 11:27 web — Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the Lord's cup in a way unworthy of the Lord will be guilty of the body and…

World English Bible

"Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the Lord's cup in a way unworthy of the Lord will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord."

— 1 Corinthians 11:27, World English Bible

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1 Corinthians 11 — Context

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When he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "Take, eat. This is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in memory of me."

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In the same way he also took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink, in memory of me."

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For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

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Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the Lord's cup in a way unworthy of the Lord will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord.

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But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread, and drink of the cup.

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For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy way eats and drinks judgment to himself, if he doesn't discern the Lord's body.

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For this cause many among you are weak and sickly, and not a few sleep.

1 Corinthians 11:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 11:27 say?
1 Corinthians 11:27 in the World English Bible reads: “Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the Lord's cup in a way unworthy of the Lord will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 11:27 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 11:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 27.
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 11:27.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 11:27 in?
1 Corinthians 11:27 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 11:27?
1 Corinthians 11:27 reads (WEB): “Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the Lord's cup in a way unworthy of the Lord will be guilty of the body and the blood 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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