1 Corinthians 11:29

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

Cross-reference

In 1 Corinthians 11:24, the 'body' in verse 29 is defined as Christ's body broken for you, clarifying what must be discerned.

1 Corinthians 11:27 gives the preceding warning of guilt for unworthy participation, which verse 29 expands into judgment for not discerning.

1 Corinthians 11:30 describes the consequences—weakness, sickness, death—that result from the judgment Paul warns about in verse 29.

1 Corinthians 11:32-34 expands on the Lord's chastening and proper conduct, explaining how to avoid the condemnation mentioned in verse 29.

Romans 14:23 applies similar logic: eating without faith brings condemnation, paralleling the judgment for not discerning the body.

Hebrews 10:29 warns of worse punishment for treating Christ's blood as unholy — parallel to judgment on those eating the Supper unworthily.