28 So a man should examine himself; in this way he should eat the bread and drink from the cup. 29 For whoever eats and drinks without recognizing the body,[a] eats and drinks judgment(A) on himself. 30 This is why many are sick and ill among you, and many have fallen asleep.(B) 31 If we were properly evaluating ourselves, we would not be judged, 32 but when we are judged,(C) we are disciplined by the Lord, so that we may not be condemned(D) with the world.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 11:29 Other mss read drinks unworthily, not discerning the Lord’s body

28 Everyone ought to examine themselves(A) before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. 29 For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. 30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.(B) 31 But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment.(C) 32 Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined(D) so that we will not be finally condemned with the world.(E)

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