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Communion is an invention of the Catholic Church. What is commonly referred to as Communion in The Bible is in fact Passover. Jesus expected His disciples to keep the Passover. "As long as you eat this (Passover) bread and drink this (Passover) cup you do show the Lord's death until He comes."

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Q: Is communion symbolic of the Passover?
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