A person will be safe if he obeys the king’s command. But a wise man knows the right time to do this, and he also knows when to do the right thing.
1 Corinthians 11:29 - Easy To Read Version If a person eats \{the bread\} and drinks \{the cup\} without recognizing the body, then that person is judged guilty by eating and drinking. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For anyone who eats and drinks without discriminating and recognizing with due appreciation that [it is Christ's] body, eats and drinks a sentence (a verdict of judgment) upon himself. American Standard Version (1901) For he that eateth and drinketh, eateth and drinketh judgment unto himself, if he discern not the body. Common English Bible Those who eat and drink without correctly understanding the body are eating and drinking their own judgment. Catholic Public Domain Version For whoever eats and drinks unworthily, eats and drinks a sentence against himself, not discerning it to be the body of the Lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the body of the Lord. |
A person will be safe if he obeys the king’s command. But a wise man knows the right time to do this, and he also knows when to do the right thing.
The Son of Man {\cf2\super [139]} came eating \{like other people\} and drinking wine. And you say, ‘Look at him! He eats too much and drinks too much wine! He is a friend of the tax collectors {\cf2\super [140]} and other bad people!’
So the person that is against the government is really against something God has commanded. People that are against the government cause themselves to be punished.
and gave thanks for it. Then he divided the bread and said, “This is my body; it is for you. Eat this to remember me.”
So if a person eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in a way that is not worthy of it, then that person is sinning against the body and the blood of the Lord.
Every person should look into his own heart before he eats the bread and drinks the cup.
That is why many in your group are sick and weak. And many have died.
We have a great high priest {\cf2\super [35]} who has gone to live with God in heaven. He is Jesus the Son of God. So let us continue strongly in the faith we have.
My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers. Why? Because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly than other people.
My brothers and sisters, it is very important that you not use an oath when you make a promise. Don’t use the name of heaven, earth, or anything else to prove what you say. When you mean yes, say only “yes.” When you mean no, say only “no.” Do this so that you will not be judged guilty.