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For I received from the Lord that which also I delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which he was betrayed took bread.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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,—
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I have received of the Lord The apostle observes unto them the rule, use, and end of the Lord's supper; his view…
The apostle describes the sacred ordinance, which he knew by revelation from Christ. Regarding the visible signs, these are the bread and wine. Wha…
13th Century
Catholic
After rebuking the Corinthians for their improper behavior when they gathered for the Eucharist, the Apostle now addresses the sacrament itself. Fi…
