1 Corinthians 11:30 states, “For this reason, many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep.”

I don't think there is any great mystery in understanding what Paul is bringing out by mentioning these three items because we all know what it feels like to be weak and sick and, for some of us, what it feels like to be dying. However, a misapplication or misunderstanding of 1 Corinthians 11:30 (“weak, sick, and sleep”) has caused many to enter Passover with considerable doubt, uneasiness, and fear.

Let’s examine “weak and sick” more closely to see what we might glean to help encourage a more balanced application and understanding of this verse as we prepare for Passover.