Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
Bible References
Drink
1 Corinthians 10:16
Does not the "cup of blessing," which we bless, signify a fellowship with Christ's [physical] blood? [Note: This was the cup used at the close of the Passover meal and was called this because of the prayer of thanksgiving offered for it. Paul refers to such a prayer in connection with its use in the Lord's Supper]. Does not the bread that we break signify a fellowship with Christ's [physical] body?
1 Corinthians 11:28
So, a person should examine himself [first] and then he should eat the bread and drink from the cup.