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A Direct Revelation
Commentators widely agree that Paul is claiming to have received the details of the Lord's Supper directly from Jesus Christ, not from the other apostles. Scholars like Barnes and Ellicott note this establishes the ordinance's divine authority. It is not a human invention or a mere tradition, but a sacred practice instituted by Christ himself, which Paul faithfully 'delivered' to the church.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:23
18th Century
Theologian
For, etc. To most effectively check the evils that existed and bring them to a proper way of observing the Lord's Supper, the apostle proc…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:23
For I received of the Lord (εγο γαρ παρελαβον απο του Κυριου). Direct claim to revelation from the Lord Jesus on the origin of the…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 11:23
19th Century
Bishop
For I have received of the Lord.—Better, For I received from the Lord. Do these words imply that St. Paul had a direct re…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:22–23
19th Century
Preacher
What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. For I have received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you,—
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 11:23
The chief reason why Paul cannot commend their actions is that they do not agree with the spirit of the Lord’s Supper as he had received it. Using …
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 11:23
16th Century
Theologian
Until now, he has been exposing the abuse; now he proceeds to show the proper method for rectifying it. For the institution of Christ is a sure rul…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:23
17th Century
Pastor
For I have received of the Lord
The apostle observes unto them the rule, use, and end of the Lord's supper; his view…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 11:23–34
17th Century
Minister
The apostle describes the sacred ordinance, which he knew by revelation from Christ. Regarding the visible signs, these are the bread and wine. Wha…