1 Corinthians 10:17

Translations

Modern

Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf.

Traditional

For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.

Literal

Because there is one loaf, we the many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf.

Latin

Quoniam unus panis, unum corpus multi sumus, omnes qui de uno pane participamus.

Original

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English

Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf.

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:16–18

Paul explains the spiritual meaning of sacred meals. In the Lord’s Supper, believers share in the blood and body of Christ (see also 11:17–34; Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; Luke 22:19–20). Sharing one loaf unites believers as one body in Christ, similar to how pagans’ religious meals connect them with the gods they worship (see 1 Corinthians 10:19–21).

1 Corinthians 10:14–22

Paul warns his readers against anything that might be seen as idolatry (see 1 John 5:21), including eating food to honor a pagan god.

1 Corinthians 10:1–22

After sharing a personal example about giving up one's rights for others (chapter 9), Paul addresses the issue of eating meat offered to idols (8:1–13). He warns believers about God's anger towards those who sin, especially those involved in idol worship.

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