Commentaries:
The result of taking the Passover unworthily is that we come under judgment, for we will not be cleared of our transgressions. Thus, our lives will not be protected, even as the Egyptians were not protected from the death angel during the tenth plague (Exodus 12:29-33). Lack of self-examination brought upon many Christians much bodily suffering and untimely death.
Staff
Discerning Christ's Broken Body
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It is obvious that, because of the times in which we live, self-examination is necessary so that we correct ourselves on a regular basis to make certain we continue to bring honor to God and Christ. The apostle suggests that problems and trials, leading even to death, among the members of the church may have their sources in our unexamined conduct.
Greg Smith
What Does 'Examine Yourselves' Mean?
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The main point of this entire passage is that those who partake of these Passover symbols should be "discerning the Lord's body" (verse 29). The apostle tells us how to discern the Lord's body in these same verses.
Staff
Discerning Christ's Broken Body
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
2 Kings 4:31
1 Corinthians 11:23-29
2 Corinthians 13:5
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