1 Corinthians 11:24

and, after saying the thanksgiving, broke it and said “This is my own body given on your behalf. Do this in memory of me.”

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In The King James Version

And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

In Context

23For I myself received from the Lord the account which I have in turn given to you – how the Lord Jesus, on the very night of his betrayal, took some bread,

25And in the same way with the cup, after supper, saying “This cup is the new covenant made by my blood. Do this, whenever you drink it, in memory of me.”

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Cross References

Psalms 22:26The afflicted will eat to their heart’s desire, and those who seek after the Lord will praise him. Lift up your hearts forever.

Psalms 111:4For his marvelous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 11:24-34

Design of the Lord's Supper. ( a. d. 57.) 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as… Read the whole commentary →

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