1 Corinthians 11:29

Modern

For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.

Traditional

For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.

Literal

For the one eating and drinking, not discerning the body, eats and drinks judgment on himself.

Latin

Qui enim manducat et bibit indigne, judicium sibi manducat et bibit, non dijudicans corpus Domini.

Greek

English

For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.

In light of 11:27, the body of Christ likely refers to the death of Christ, not the church, though some interpret it that way.
Those who eat the bread or drink the cup in an unworthy manner bring God's judgment upon themselves. This judgment may result in infirmities, sickness, or even death (see Acts 5:5, 10).

Paul discusses issues with how the Corinthians interact with each other and with the Lord during the Lord's Supper.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Corinthians 11:27
Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 11:24
…and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
Ecclesiastes 8:5
Whoever keeps his command will come to no harm, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.
1 Corinthians 11:32–34
But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.
Hebrews 5:14
But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
1 Corinthians 11:30
That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.
James 3:1
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
James 5:12
Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
Romans 13:2
Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.