1 Corinthians 11:31 says if we judged ourselves we would not be judged — self-examination here leads to avoiding divine judgment.

1 Corinthians 11:24 quotes Jesus' words instituting the bread that Paul then commands self-examination before eating.

1 Corinthians 11:25 quotes Jesus' institution of the cup, which Paul's command in verse 28 directly refers to for self-examination.

Lamentations 3:40 urges 'examine our ways and return to the Lord' — a direct parallel to self-examination before communion.

Matthew 5:23 instructs leaving the gift to reconcile before offering—parallel principle of examining relationships before worship.

Matthew 5:24 continues—first be reconciled, then offer—same need to resolve conflict before approaching God in communion.

2 Corinthians 13:5 commands 'Examine yourselves to see if you are in the faith' — the same self-testing required here.

Galatians 6:4 echoes this call to self-examination—prove your own work before boasting, similar to examining oneself before communion.

1 John 3:21 follows: if our heart does not condemn, we have confidence—directly extending the self-examination result to boldness before God.

Leviticus 7:20 warns that eating peace offerings in uncleanness brings judgment—direct parallel to partaking unworthily in the Lord's Supper.

Matthew 26:27 records Jesus' institution of the cup at the Last Supper, which Paul is referencing when he calls for self-examination before drinking.

John 11:55 shows people purifying themselves before Passover, a practice that underlies the self-examination Paul commands before the Lord's Supper.

1 John 3:20 assures that if our heart condemns us after self-examination, God knows all—providing comfort beyond human judgment.

In Psalm 26:6, washing hands in innocence before approaching the altar parallels the self-examination Paul requires before the Lord's Supper.