1 Corinthians 11:28-34

28So everyone must think carefully about how they eat the bread and they drink from the cup.

29They must understand how important the Lord's body is. If anyone does not recognize this, God will punish them.

30That is why many of you are weak and sick. Some of you have even died because of this.

31But if we think carefully about ourselves, then God will not need to punish us.

32But the Lord does need to punish us sometimes. When he does that, he is teaching us not to do wrong things. Then we will not be guilty, like other people who do not know God.

33So, my Christian friends, be patient when you meet together to eat the Lord's Supper. Do not start to eat before everyone is ready.

34If you are hungry, you should eat at home before you come. Then, when you meet together, God will not have any reason to punish you. I will talk about the other things when I come to visit you.