1 Samuel 9:13

13As soon as you enter the city you will find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat. For the people will not eat till he comes, since he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. Now go up, for you will meet him immediately.”

Matthew 26:26-27

Institution of the Lord’s Supper

26 aNow as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and bafter blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; cthis is my body.” 27And he took a cup, and when he dhad given thanks he gave it to them, saying, Drink of it, all of you,

Luke 22:19

19 eAnd he took bread, and fwhen he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, gThis is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Luke 24:30

30When he was at table with them, he took the bread and hblessed and broke it and gave it to them.

John 6:11

11Jesus then took the loaves, and iwhen he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted.

Acts 27:35

35And when he had said these things, he took bread, and jgiving thanks to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat.

Romans 14:6

6The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since khe gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God.
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