1 Corinthians 11:26 Meaning
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
Context Explained
24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
25After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
27Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
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Related Cross References
Revelation 1:7
This verse speaks of Jesus' return, which is anticipated in the act of communion.
Romans 5:8
This verse explains the significance of Jesus' death as an expression of love.
1 Thessalonians 4:16
Both verses highlight the anticipation of Christ's return.
Source: 1 Corinthians 11:26