The Lord’s Supper is a sacred moment of reflection, gratitude, and unity in the life of every believer. The following 30 communion scriptures help us remember Christ’s sacrifice, examine our hearts, and draw near to God with reverence and hope.
Communion scriptures in the Bible
- Matthew 26:26-28
“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.’ Then he took a cup… ‘Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.’”
Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper just before His crucifixion, offering His body and blood as a covenant of grace. Communion is a reminder of this sacrifice and a call to live in the power of His forgiveness. - Mark 14:22-24
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it… ‘This is my body… This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.’”
Mark’s account echoes the sacredness of Jesus’ offering. Communion invites us into a covenant relationship with God through Christ’s sacrifice. - Luke 22:19-20
“And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it… saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’”
Communion is an act of remembrance, a personal connection to Jesus’ body given for each of us. - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
“The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread… ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood… For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.’”
Each time we take Communion, we declare the death and resurrection of Jesus until He returns—a sacred proclamation of our hope. - John 6:53-54
“Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats… and drinks… has eternal life…”
Jesus speaks metaphorically here, pointing to the spiritual life we receive when we fully partake in His sacrifice and draw close to Him in faith. - John 6:35
“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry…”
Communion symbolizes Jesus as our sustenance. Only He can satisfy our spiritual hunger and give life eternal. - 1 Corinthians 10:16
“Is not the cup of thanksgiving… a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread… a participation in the body of Christ?”
When we share in Communion, we are spiritually united with Christ and with each other as His body. - 1 Corinthians 10:17
“Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body…”
Communion is also about community. It reminds us that we are not alone—we are united with all believers in Christ. - Hebrews 9:14
“…how much more will the blood of Christ… cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death…”
Jesus’ blood doesn’t just cover sin—it purifies us from guilt and frees us to serve God with a clean heart. - Hebrews 10:10
“We have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”
Communion reminds us that Jesus’ sacrifice was final, complete, and powerful enough to make us holy. - Psalm 111:4-5
“He has caused his wonders to be remembered… He provides food for those who fear him…”
The Lord’s Supper is a holy act of remembrance, acknowledging His faithful provision through Christ. - Isaiah 53:5
“He was pierced for our transgressions… by his wounds we are healed.”
Communion is rooted in the reality of Jesus’ suffering—a healing sacrifice that brings peace and restoration. - Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates his own love… While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
At the table of Communion, we remember that it wasn’t our goodness, but His love, that saved us. - 1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross…”
The bread reminds us that Jesus took our sins upon Himself so we could live righteously. - Ephesians 1:7
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins…”
The cup represents the blood that redeems and forgives—our freedom from the past is found in Him. - 1 Corinthians 11:27-29
“Whoever eats… or drinks… in an unworthy manner will be guilty… Examine yourselves…”
Communion is not to be taken lightly. It calls for self-examination and repentance—a time to seek purity before God. - 2 Corinthians 13:5
“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith…”
Before taking Communion, we check our hearts, asking if our lives reflect faith in Christ. - Psalm 139:23-24
“Search me, God… See if there is any offensive way in me…”
A beautiful prayer to pray before Communion—inviting God to reveal and remove anything that separates us from Him. - James 4:8
“Come near to God and he will come near to you…”
Communion is a sacred way to draw near, cleansing our hearts as we approach Him in faith. - 1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful… and will forgive…”
Confession is key to Communion. God’s table is always open to those who come in humility and truth. - Acts 2:42
“They devoted themselves… to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
From the earliest days, the Church centered itself around Communion, community, and devotion. - Romans 12:5
“…in Christ we… form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
Communion strengthens our bond not just with Christ, but with one another. - Galatians 3:28
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile… for you are all one in Christ…”
At the Lord’s table, all divisions disappear—we are equal and united under grace. - Colossians 3:13-14
“Forgive as the Lord forgave you… and over all these virtues put on love…”
Before partaking, we are reminded to forgive as we’ve been forgiven, walking in love. - Ephesians 4:4-6
“There is one body and one Spirit… one Lord, one faith, one baptism…”
Communion reflects the unity of our faith and our hope in one Savior. - Matthew 26:29
“I will not drink… until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
Communion not only looks back at the cross but forward to the coming Kingdom and the heavenly banquet. - Revelation 19:9
“Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!”
Each Communion is a foretaste of the eternal celebration to come when Christ returns. - 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
“…the dead in Christ will rise… we will be with the Lord forever.”
The Lord’s Supper is filled with hope—pointing us to the day when we’ll be with Him forever. - Titus 2:13-14
“While we wait for the blessed hope… Jesus Christ… gave himself… to purify for himself a people…”
Communion keeps us expectant. It reminds us we are His redeemed people, called to live for Him until He returns. - Philippians 2:8-11
“He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him… that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…”
The bread and cup remind us not only of His suffering but of His victory. Communion celebrates Christ’s humility and triumph.