1Cor 11:23 | MHM | STEP | Design of the Lord's Supper In this passage, Paul corrects the Corinthians’ wrong behavior at the Lord’s Supper by explaining the true meaning and purpose of this holy meal. He reminds them of the way Jesus Himself began this ordinance and teaches them how it should be observed with respect and self-examination. Paul warns that treating the Lord’s Supper lightly brings guilt and even God’s discipline, but careful and honest self-examination leads to blessing. v. 23 : Paul says, “For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you” (1 Corinthians 11:23 ). He explains that he learned about the Lord’s Supper directly from Jesus, not just from other people. Paul faithfully passed on exactly what he received, without changing anything.

‏ 1 Corinthians 11:23

Design of the Lord's Supper

In this passage, Paul corrects the Corinthians’ wrong behavior at the Lord’s Supper by explaining the true meaning and purpose of this holy meal. He reminds them of the way Jesus Himself began this ordinance and teaches them how it should be observed with respect and self-examination. Paul warns that treating the Lord’s Supper lightly brings guilt and even God’s discipline, but careful and honest self-examination leads to blessing.

v. 23: Paul says, “For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you”(1 Corinthians 11:23 ^a). He explains that he learned about the Lord’s Supper directly from Jesus, not just from other people. Paul faithfully passed on exactly what he received, without changing anything.