²⁸ Everyone ought to examine themselves^(A) before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup.

⁴ Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone,^(A) without comparing themselves to someone else,^(B)

⁵ Examine yourselves^(A) to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.^(B) Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you^(C)—unless, of course, you fail the test?

²³ “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, ²⁴ leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

³¹ But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment.^(A)

⁷ This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought^(A) to your ways.

⁵ Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought^(A) to your ways.