1 Corinthians 11:28-29

11:28 A person should examine himself first, and in this way let him eat the bread and drink of the cup. 11:29 For the one who eats and drinks without careful regard for the body eats and drinks judgment against himself.

1 Corinthians 14:4

14:4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

tn The word “first” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. It has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

tn Grk “in this manner.”

tn The word more literally means, “judging between, recognizing, distinguishing.”

sn The Greek term builds (himself) up does not necessarily bear positive connotations in this context.