Bible Verses About "What Is Communion (The Lord's Supper)"
Communion is a sacred meal of bread and wine (or grape juice) that Jesus instituted to remember His sacrificial death until He returns.
Communion is a sacred meal of bread and wine (or grape juice) that Jesus instituted to remember His sacrificial death until He returns.
"And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you." — Luke 22:19-20 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Communion (The Lord's Supper)?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you."
"For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come."
"But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup."
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