Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper or Eucharist, is a Christian sacrament commemorating Jesus Christ’s Last Supper with his disciples. The act is a profound expression of faith and unity, symbolizing the body and blood of Christ and serving as a reminder of His sacrifice. Communion is not only a ritual but a deep spiritual experience that reinforces the communal bond among believers. The following Bible verses offer insight and understanding into the significance and practice of this sacred tradition.
Bible Verses About Communion
1. Matthew 26:26 – The Institution of the Lord’s Supper
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take and eat; this is my body.’” – Matthew 26:26
Cross-References
“And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.'” – Luke 22:19
“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.” – John 6:56
“Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ?” – 1 Corinthians 10:16
2. 1 Corinthians 11:24 – Remembrance of Christ
“And when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.’” – 1 Corinthians 11:24
Related Verses:
“And when he had taken a cup and given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you.'” – Matthew 26:27
“For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” – 1 Corinthians 11:26
“Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” – 1 Corinthians 11:25
3. John 6:53 – Partaking in Spiritual Life
“Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.’” – John 6:53
Related Verses:
“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” – John 6:54
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever.” – John 6:51
4. Acts 2:42 – Devotion to Fellowship
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” – Acts 2:42
Related Verses:
“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” – Acts 2:46
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.” – Hebrews 10:24-25
“Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.” – Romans 16:16
5. 1 Corinthians 10:17 – Unity in Christ
“Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.” – 1 Corinthians 10:17
Related Verses:
“So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” – Romans 12:5
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” – 1 Corinthians 12:27
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called.” – Ephesians 4:4
6. Luke 24:30-31 – Recognition of Christ
“When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.” – Luke 24:30-31
Related Verses:
“They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together.” – Luke 24:33
“And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.” – John 20:20
“Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” – Luke 24:45
7. Mark 14:22-24 – The New Covenant
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take it; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. ‘This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,’ he said to them.” – Mark 14:22-24
Related Verses:
“For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” – Matthew 26:28
“By calling this covenant ‘new,’ he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear.” – Hebrews 8:13
“For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.” – Hebrews 9:15
8. 1 Corinthians 11:29 – Discerning the Body
“For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.” – 1 Corinthians 11:29
Related Verses:
“But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment.” – 1 Corinthians 11:31
“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.” – 2 Corinthians 13:5
“Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.” – 1 John 2:6
9. Colossians 1:18 – Christ as Head
“And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.” – Colossians 1:18
Related Verses:
“And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church.” – Ephesians 1:22
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” – Colossians 1:17
“But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly.” – Hebrews 12:22
10. Hebrews 10:10 – Sanctification through Christ
“And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” – Hebrews 10:10
Related Verses:
“And by his will we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” – Hebrews 10:14
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” – Ephesians 1:7
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,” – Hebrews 10:19
11. John 17:21 – Unity in Love
“That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” – John 17:21
Related Verses:
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.” – John 17:20
“Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past,” – Romans 16:25
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” – Ephesians 4:3
12. Revelation 3:20 – Inviting Communion
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” – Revelation 3:20
Related Verses:
“But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.” – Romans 8:10
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine.” – John 15:4
“If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” – John 14:23
(h3>13. 1 Peter 2:9 – A Royal Priesthood
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
Related Verses:
“You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood.” – 1 Peter 2:5
“But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.” – 1 John 2:20
“I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one.” – John 17:22
14. Exodus 12:14 – A Lasting Ordinance
“This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD—a lasting ordinance.” – Exodus 12:14
Related Verses:
“You are to observe the Festival of Unleavened Bread, for on this very day I brought your divisions out of Egypt.” – Exodus 12:17
“For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.” – 1 Corinthians 5:7
“God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith.” – Romans 3:25
15. Psalm 34:8 – Taste and See
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” – Psalm 34:8
Related Verses:
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.” – Psalm 16:11
“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.” – 1 Peter 2:2
“I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.” – Psalm 63:2
16. Leviticus 7:11-12 – Fellowship Offerings
“These are the regulations for the fellowship offering anyone may present to the Lord: If they offer it as an expression of thankfulness, then along with this thank offering they are to offer thick loaves made without yeast and with olive oil mixed in, thin loaves made without yeast and brushed with olive oil, and thick loaves of the finest flour well-kneaded and with oil mixed in.” – Leviticus 7:11-12
Related Verses:
“If a member of the community sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of the Lord’s commands, when they realize their guilt.” – Leviticus 4:27
“Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the Lord your God. Do not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.” – Exodus 23:19
“And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of his deeds in songs of joy.” – Psalm 107:22
17. Galatians 3:28 – Oneness in Christ
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” – Galatians 3:28
Related Verses:
“For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free.” – 1 Corinthians 12:13
“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.” – Ephesians 1:11
“For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” – Ephesians 2:18
18. Ezekiel 11:19 – A New Heart and Spirit
“I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 11:19
Related Verses:
“I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries and bring you into your own land.” – Ezekiel 36:24
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
“I will remove the sin of this land in a single day.” – Zechariah 3:9
19. Romans 8:17 – Heirs with Christ
“Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” – Romans 8:17
Related Verses:
“And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” – Galatians 3:29
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5
“If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us.” – 2 Timothy 2:12
20. James 1:18 – Firstfruits of Creation
“He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.” – James 1:18
Related Verses:
“In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” – 1 Peter 1:3
“For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.” – Romans 8:19
“For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.” – Romans 8:29
21. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encouragement in Fellowship
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Related Verses:
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24
“Therefore encourage one another with these words.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:18
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
22. Isaiah 25:6 – The Feast of the Lord
“On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine—the best of meats and the finest of wines.” – Isaiah 25:6
Related Verses:
“The Lord Almighty has sworn, ‘Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen.'” – Isaiah 14:24
“Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.” – Ecclesiastes 9:7
“He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.” – Psalm 111:5
23. Proverbs 9:5 – Wisdom’s Invitation
“Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.” – Proverbs 9:5
Related Verses:
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” – Proverbs 9:10
“Wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.” – Proverbs 8:11
“Acquire wisdom; acquire understanding.” – Proverbs 4:5
24. Philippians 2:2 – United in Spirit
“then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” – Philippians 2:2
Related Verses:
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4
25. Malachi 1:11 – A Pure Offering
“My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the Lord Almighty.” – Malachi 1:11
Related Verses:
“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.” – Romans 11:36
“Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and perform your vows to the Most High.” – Psalm 50:14
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” – Galatians 6:10
26. Zephaniah 3:9 – Purified Speech
“Then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the Lord and serve him shoulder to shoulder.” – Zephaniah 3:9
Related Verses:
“Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” – Psalm 141:3
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” – Psalm 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” – Psalm 19:14
27. Hebrews 9:14 – Cleansing the Conscience
“How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!” – Hebrews 9:14
Related Verses:
“The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean.” – Hebrews 9:13
“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.” – Hebrews 10:22
“The Lord who made heaven and earth blesses you from Zion.” – Psalm 134:3
28. Romans 12:1 – Living Sacrifices
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” – Romans 12:1
Related Verses:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
“For you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:20
“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.” – Hebrews 13:15
29. 1 Peter 3:18 – Purpose of Christ’s Suffering
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.” – 1 Peter 3:18
Related Verses:
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.” – 1 Peter 2:24
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:17
“He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” – 1 John 2:2
30. Isaiah 53:5 – The Sacrificial Lamb
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5
Related Verses:
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God.” – Isaiah 53:4
31. Deuteronomy 8:3 – God’s Provision and Word
“He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” – Deuteronomy 8:3
Related Verses:
“Jesus answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'” – Matthew 4:4
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” – Psalm 119:11
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105
32. John 6:35 – Bread of Life
“Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’” – John 6:35
Related Verses:
“I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died.” – John 6:48
“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.'” – John 6:32
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13
Final Thought
Communion is a powerful act of worship and remembrance that brings believers together to focus on the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. It is a time to reflect on our relationship with God and with each other, acknowledging our shared faith and dependence on Jesus as the source of spiritual nourishment and redemption. The practice invites us to become one body, unified in purpose and in the mission of spreading the message of God’s love. In partaking of the Communion, we participate in a sacred tradition that has been carried on by generations of believers, standing together as a testimony of God’s everlasting covenant with humanity. The verses illustrated here emphasize not only the historical and theological roots of this profound sacrament but also its practical implications in our daily lives. By understanding and embracing these truths, we can draw closer to God and to one another, living in harmony as representatives of His grace and love.