1 Corinthians 11:28 - New Revised Standard Version Examine yourselves, and only then eat of the bread and drink of the cup. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Let a man [thoroughly] examine himself, and [only when he has done] so should he eat of the bread and drink of the cup. American Standard Version (1901) But let a man prove himself, and so let him eat of the bread, and drink of the cup. Common English Bible Each individual should test himself or herself, and eat from the bread and drink from the cup in that way. Catholic Public Domain Version But let a man examine himself, and, in this way, let him eat from that bread, and drink from that cup. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But let a man prove himself: and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of the chalice. |
Now therefore thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider how you have fared.
And they became greatly distressed and began to say to him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”
For all who eat and drink without discerning the body, eat and drink judgment against themselves.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless, indeed, you fail to meet the test!
All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbor's work, will become a cause for pride.