1 Corinthians 11:29

For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 11:29

BSB

For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.

AKJV

For he that eats and drinks unworthily, eats and drinks damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.

CPDV

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

ERV

For he that eateth and drinketh, eateth and drinketh judgment unto himself, if he discern not the body.

NHEB

For he who eats and drinks eats and drinks judgment to himself, if he does not discern the body.

SMT

For he eating and drinking unworthily, eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 11:29

ForG1063ConjunctionhethateatethG2068Verb andG2532Conjunction drinkethG4095Verb unworthilyG371Adverb eatethG2068Verb andG2532Conjunction drinkethG4095Verb damnationG2917Noun NeutertohimselfG1438 notG3361 discerningG1252VerbtheLord'sG2962Noun Masculine bodyG4983Noun Neuter

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:29

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 11:29

Summary

Improper participation brings judgment upon self

Event

Warning about irreverent communion participation

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD