Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 11:28

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28. examine — Greek, "prove" or "test" his own state of mind in respect to Christ's death, and his capability of "discerning the Lord's body" ( 1 Corinthians 11:29 ; 1 Corinthians 11:31 ). Not auricular confession to a priest, but self-examination is necessary. so —after due self-examination. of . . . of —In 1 Corinthians 11:31- : , where the receiving was unworthily, the expression was, "eat this bread, drink . . . cup" without "of." Here the "of" implies due circumspection in communicating [BENGEL]. let him eat —His self-examination is not in order that he may stay away, but that he may eat, that is, communicate. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-29" class="com-number"

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