1 Corinthians 11:28

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

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 11:28

BSB

Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.

AKJV

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

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And let a man try himself, and so eat of the bread, and drink of the cup.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 11:28

ButG1161Conjunction letG1381VerbamanG444Noun Masculine examineG1381Verb himselfG1438 andG2532Conjunction soG3779AdverblethimeatG2068Verb ofG1537PrepositionthatbreadG740Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction drinkG4095Verb ofG1537PrepositionthatcupG4221Noun Neuter

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 11:28

Summary

Self-examination required before partaking

Event

Instruction on proper communion practice

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD