1 Corinthians 10:17
Because we, being a number of persons, are one bread, we are one body: for we all take part in the one bread.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
In Context
Cross References
Romans 12:5So we, though we are a number of persons, are one body in Christ, and are dependent on one another;
1 Corinthians 10:21It is not possible for you, at the same time, to take the cup of the Lord and the cup of evil spirits; you may not take part in the table of the Lord and the table of evil spirits.
1 Corinthians 12:12For as the body is one, and has a number of parts, and all the parts make one body, so is Christ.
Galatians 3:26Because you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:15Having in his flesh put an end to that which made the division between us, even the law with its rules and orders, so that he might make in himself, of the two, one new man, so making peace;
Ephesians 4:4There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been marked out by God in the one hope of his purpose for you;
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 10:16-23
Against Countenancing Idolatry. ( a. d. 57.) 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered… Read the whole commentary →