For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:
I'm passing on to you exactly what the Lord gave me: On the night Jesus was betrayed, he took bread
Paul's sharing the real story he got straight from Jesus about that last supper.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthian church to correct various issues, including disorderly conduct during their communal meals and the observance of the Lord's Supper. He stresses that the tradition he passed on came directly from Jesus, specifically from the night of His betrayal, which was during the Last Supper before His crucifixion. This context highlights the importance of remembering Jesus' actions as a foundation for Christian worship amidst early church challenges.
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