Bible Verses About Communion
The practice of communion, also known as the Lord's Supper or Eucharist, holds a central place in Christian worship. It is a sacred meal instituted by Jesus himself on the night before his crucifixion, as recorded in the Gospels. More than just a ritual, communion is a profound act of remembrance, a participation in the sacrifice of Christ, and a forward-looking hope for his return. Through the bread and the cup, believers recall the broken body and shed blood of Jesus, which secured our redemption and established a new covenant with God. This act of sharing in the Lord's Supper draws us closer to Christ and to one another. It reminds us of the immense love God has for us, demonstrated through the ultimate sacrifice of his Son. As we partake, we are invited to examine our hearts, confess our sins, and reaffirm our faith, strengthening our spiritual connection with the living God.
"The blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where you are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and there shall no plague be on you to destroy you, when I strike the land of Egypt. This day shall be to you for a memorial, and you shall keep it a feast to Yahweh throughout your generations; you shall keep it a feast by an ordinance forever."
"As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, broke it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink from it, for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins."
"As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had blessed, he broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” He took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them. All of them drank from it. He said to them, “This is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many."
"He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.” Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."
"Jesus therefore said to them, “Most certainly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you don’t have life in yourselves. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is truly food, and my blood is truly drink. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me, and I in him."
"They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayer."
"On the first day of the week, when the disciples were gathered together to break bread, Paul, intending to depart on the next day, preached to them, and continued his speech until midnight."
"The cup of blessing which we bless, isn’t it a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, isn’t it a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf."
"For I received from the Lord that which also I delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which he was betrayed took bread. When he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “Take, eat. This is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in memory of me.” In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in memory of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes."
"Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the Lord’s cup in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy way eats and drinks judgment to himself, if he doesn’t discern the Lord’s body."
Frequently asked questions
- Communion, from the Greek word "koinonia," signifies a shared participation, fellowship, and partnership. In the context of the Lord's Supper, it refers to our participation in the body and blood of Christ and our fellowship with one another as believers.