"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. 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. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till he come."

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

"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."

"For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.'"

"For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, 'This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.'"

"I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst."

Highlights Jesus as the spiritual sustenance, linking to the bread in communion.

"But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."

Points to the future fulfillment and the eternal significance of the Lord's Supper.

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

Warns believers to approach communion with reverence and self-examination.

"And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me."

Reinforces the institution of the Lord’s Supper and its memorial purpose.

"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."

Connects baptism and communion as symbols of new life in Christ.

🙏 Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, grateful for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we partake in this communion, we remember His sacrifice on the cross, His body broken, and His blood shed for our sins. Lord, help us to approach this sacred act with reverence and self-examination. Cleanse our hearts from sin, renew our faith, and draw us closer to You. May this act strengthen our spiritual lives, unify us as Your body, and remind us of the hope we have in Christ’s return. We thank You for the promise of eternal life and the assurance of Your love. Bless this bread and cup, and use them to deepen our understanding of Your grace. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

❓ What does the Bible say about the significance of communion?

It symbolizes Christ’s sacrifice, unity among believers, and remembrance of His death and resurrection (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).

❓ How often should Christians partake in communion?

The Bible does not specify a frequency; it is often observed regularly, such as weekly or monthly, as a personal or church practice.

❓ What should believers examine before taking communion?

They should examine their hearts, confess sins, and approach with reverence and faith (1 Corinthians 11:28-29).

❓ Is communion only for mature Christians?

While it is often encouraged for believers who understand its significance, the focus should be on approaching with reverence and faith.

❓ What symbols are used in communion?

Bread representing Christ’s body and wine (or juice) representing His blood, symbolizing His sacrifice.

❓ Can communion be taken alone?

Yes, individuals can partake in communion privately, but it is primarily a communal act of fellowship.

❓ What is the biblical basis for Jesus calling the bread His body?

In Matthew 26:26 and other Gospels, Jesus explicitly states that the bread is His body, given for us.