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1 Corinthians 11:23

1 Corinthians 11:23
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:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And when he had given thanks,.... So Luk 22:19, but Mat 26:26 and Mar 14:22 say "he blessed"; not the bread, but his Father; for to bless and give thanks is one and the same thing with the Jews; so we…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For ... - In order most effectually to check the evils which existed, and to bring them to a proper mode of observing the Lord’s Supper, the apostle proceeds to state distinctly and particularly its…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I have received of the Lord - It is possible that several of the people at Corinth did receive the bread and wine of the eucharist as they did the paschal bread and wine, as a mere commemoration of an…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 11:23-34

To rectify these gross corruptions and irregularities, the apostle sets the sacred institution here to view. This should be the rule in the reformation of all abuses.

I. He tells us how he came by the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For I have received of the Lord Literally, For I received of the Lord. Reason why St Paul could not praise the Corinthians. Their conduct was a gross profanation of a rite which had been so solemnly…