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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:25 In the same way He took the cup also after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:25 In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant [ratified and established] in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in [affectionate] remembrance of Me." |
Bible Question: I wonder what the early church drank in the communion. I always thought they drank wine, but when I read the Bible, surprisingly, I couldn't see any one verse supporting it. In fact, there was no mention on what liquid was in the cup. So, my question is what they drank in the cup: red wine (alcohol), grape juice (like today in most churches), water, or what? By the way, I couldn't find a verse that Jesus our Lord actually did drink wine. |
Bible Answer: This issue is about like the KJV only debate that rages on! I grew up in a church where drinking any alcoholic beverage was a no-no! I accepted that position until I happened to read Deut 14:22-26! V.26 was the clincher! I have no doubt that Jesus and the early church drank fermented wine b/c "new wine" is used to designate fresh squeezed grapes, i.e. Jesus said you don't put "new wine into old wine skins" plus there's no prohibition of alcoholic beverages except for the Nazarite vow situation! |