Self-Examination

²⁷ So, then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sin against the body^[a] and blood of the Lord. ²⁸ Let a person examine himself; in this way let him eat the bread and drink from the cup. ²⁹ For whoever eats and drinks without recognizing the body,^[b] 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 judging ourselves, we would not be judged, ³² but when we are judged^(C) by the Lord, we are disciplined, so that we may not be condemned^(D) with the world.

³³ Therefore, my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat, welcome one another.^{[c] 34} If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you gather together you will not come under judgment. I will give instructions about the other matters whenever I come.^(E)