7 Bible Verses

For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And 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.
• • •
1 Corinthians 11:23-24KJV
This passage records Jesus instituting communion during the Last Supper, establishing the bread as a symbol of His broken body. Paul emphasizes that this practice is to be done in remembrance of Christ's sacrifice.
After 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.
• • •
1 Corinthians 11:25KJV
This verse completes Jesus' institution of communion, with the cup representing the new covenant sealed by His blood. It establishes communion as an ongoing practice for believers to remember Christ's sacrifice.
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
• • •
1 Corinthians 11:26KJV
This verse explains the purpose of communion as proclaiming Christ's death until His second coming. It emphasizes that communion is both a remembrance of the past sacrifice and an anticipation of Christ's return.
Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
• • •
1 Corinthians 11:27-28KJV
These verses emphasize the need for proper preparation and reverent attitude when taking communion. Paul warns against taking communion unworthily and calls for self-examination before participating.
And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
• • •
Matthew 26:26-27KJV
This Gospel account records Jesus instituting communion during the Last Supper with His disciples. It shows Jesus blessing the elements and commanding His followers to partake of both the bread and the cup.
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
• • •
Matthew 26:28KJV
This verse explains the significance of the cup in communion, representing Christ's blood shed for the forgiveness of sins. It connects communion directly to the atonement and the establishment of the new covenant.
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
• • •
1 Corinthians 10:16KJV
Paul describes communion as participation in Christ's body and blood, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the elements. This verse highlights communion as a means of fellowship with Christ and sharing in His sacrifice.

Related Topics

Continue exploring God's Word

Browse All Topics →