1 Corinthians 11:28 cpdv — But let a man examine himself, and, in this way, let him eat from that bread, and drink from that cup.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But let a man examine himself, and, in this way, let him eat from that bread, and drink from that cup. "

— 1 Corinthians 11:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Corinthians 11 — Context

25

Similarly also, the cup, after he had eaten supper, saying: “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

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For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord, until he returns.

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And so, whoever eats this bread, or drinks from the cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be liable of the body and blood of the Lord.

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But let a man examine himself, and, in this way, let him eat from that bread, and drink from that cup.

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For whoever eats and drinks unworthily, eats and drinks a sentence against himself, not discerning it to be the body of the Lord.

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As a result, many are weak and sick among you, and many have fallen asleep.

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But if we ourselves were discerning, then certainly we would not be judged.

1 Corinthians 11:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Corinthians 11:28 say?
1 Corinthians 11:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But let a man examine himself, and, in this way, let him eat from that bread, and drink from that cup. ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 11:28 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 11:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 28.
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 11:28.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 11:28 in?
1 Corinthians 11:28 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 11:28?
1 Corinthians 11:28 reads (CPDV): “But let a man examine himself, and, in this way, let him eat from that bread, and drink from that cup. ” 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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