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Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the Lord`s cup in an unworthy manner, will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord.
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It's How You Partake, Not If You're Worthy
Commentators overwhelmingly stress that Paul uses an adverb (“unworthily”), not an adjective (“unworthy”). The warning is about the manner of partaking, not a person's inherent worth. Scholars note that no one is truly worthy in themselves. This verse is not meant to scare sincere but imperfect believers away, but to call them to approach the table with reverence and a proper heart attitude.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore. wste. So that; or it follows from what has been said. If this is the origin and intention of the Lord's Supper, then i…
Unworthily (αναξιως). Old adverb, only here in N.T., not genuine in verse 29. Paul defines his meaning in verse 29f. He does not s…
19th Century
Anglican
Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord . . .—Better, Wherefore, whosoever eats the …
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Baptist
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…
Participating “in an unworthy manner” (GK 397) entails coming to the table in an irreverent and sinful way and so sinning against the body and bloo…
16th Century
Protestant
Therefore he who shall eat this bread unworthily. If the Lord requires gratitude from us in receiving this sacrament — if He desires us to…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore Since this is the plain institution of the Lord's supper, the form and manner of administering of it; and …
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 showing the dignity of this sacrament, the Apostle now urges the faithful to receive it reverently. First, he outlines the peril threatening …
