(V) But when you are tempted,[e] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. The context, the topic of 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 is temptation and being prepared to resist it. 2 q If anyone imagines that he knows something, r he does not yet know as he ought to know. 10:6-14 Carnal desires gain strength by indulgence, therefore should be checked in their first rise. And God is faithful;(U) he will not let you be tempted[d] beyond what you can bear. KJV, Thinline Bible, Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, KJV, Reference Bible, Compact, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament, Red Letter Version: Holy Bible, King James Version. 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 10 1-5 Remember our history, friends, and be warned. 10 1 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. God severely punished many of them, including the fate of wandering the desert until death. 30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? In 1 Corinthians 10:5 Paul speaks of them drinking of the rock which followed them. The Corinthians must flee idol worship and any appearance of supporting the demonic practice. 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 11 Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Rather, Paul was inspired to make allowance for simply eating, as an ordinary meal, meat that had been sold to the general public. But a Christian must not merely consider … (AM) 29 I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. (M) 10 And do not grumble, as some of them did(N)—and were killed(O) by the destroying angel.(P). 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. ” This “ knowledge ” o puffs up, p but love builds up. He begins chapter 10 by reminding the Corinthians of how the Israelites brought consequences on themselves in the wilderness. For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all … Warnings From Israel’s History. 1 Corinthians 10 The Message (MSG). (C) 2 They were all baptized into(D) Moses in the cloud and in the sea. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and … Among their many sins was worshiping idols, and God killed many of them for it. Warnings From Israel’s History 1For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 3 They all ate the same spiritual food( E) 4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock( F) that accompanied … 19 Do I mean then that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? fornication--literally, Fornication was generally, as in this case ( Numbers 25:1-18 ), associated at the … Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. (AF) Are we stronger than he? All rights reserved worldwide. (1-5) Israel in the Exodus: blessed with many spiritual experiences, yet they were disqualified. 1 Corinthians 10 New International Version << 1 Corinthians 9 | 1 Corinthians 10 | 1 Corinthians 11 >> Warning against Idolatry. Because of the warning in 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, it seems the Corinthian Christians believed they were “safe” from the danger of being destroyed (as the Israelites were destroyed) because of past spiritual experiences or accomplishments. 3 They all ate the same spiritual food(E) 4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock(F) that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, … First Corinthians 10:1–13 describes how the generation of Israelites who escaped from Egypt were blessed by God and yet fell repeatedly into idol worship. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10. 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. (AG), 23 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. 1 Corinthians 10:1–33 Warning Against Idolatry 10 For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, 1 that our fathers were all under b the cloud, and all c passed through the sea, 2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 and d all ate the same … 10 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 14 Therefore, my dear friends,(W) flee from idolatry. For they drank of a spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was … (G), 6 Now these things occurred as examples(H) to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. (X) 15 I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 28 But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience. 1 My Christian friends, remember what happened to our Israelite ancestors. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Context. 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 10 For I do not want you to be ignorant(A) of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud(B) and that they all passed through the sea. At the end of chapter 9, Paul encouraged the believers in Corinth to practice strict spiritual discipline like he did. 21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons. 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is … 27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. (AE) 22 Are we trying to arouse the Lord’s jealousy? (S) 12 So, if you think you are standing firm,(T) be careful that you don’t fall! Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. Idolatry must be detested, 1 Corinthians 10:14. 24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 10 And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel. 18 Consider the people of Israel: Do not those who eat the sacrifices(AB) participate in the altar? They went through the waters, in a baptism like ours, as Moses led them from enslaving death to salvation life. (AO), 31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? are we stronger than he? 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. And is not the bread that we break(Y) a participation in the body of Christ? 19 What say I then? 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? (AS) For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many,(AT) so that they may be saved.(AU). For why is my freedom(AN) being judged by another’s conscience? Take note of the “for” in 1 Corinthians 10:1 (NIV). In 1 Corinthians 8 and 10 and Romans 14, Paul was not granting Christians permission to share in acts of idolatry or in any feast honoring an idol. as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. 1 Corinthians 10:12 "Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Nor murmur, 1 Corinthians 10:10. 1 Corinthians 10 Idols. God never suffers any to be tempted above their strength, 1 Corinthians 10:13. 22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? 10 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. Such as when the flesh was sold in the market as common food, for the priest to whom it had been given. Moses led them out of Egypt long ago. (AC) 20 No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons,(AD) not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? 1 Corinthians 10Open menuKing James VersionOpen menu. And it is but just to fear, that such as tempt Christ, will be left by him in the power of the old serpent. # 10:13 The Greek for temptation and tempted can also mean testing and tested. 1Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that our fathers (Greek: pateres) were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2and were all baptized (baptizo) into Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3and all ate the same spiritual food; 4and all drank the same spiritual drink. 20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. 1 Corinthians 9 1 Corinthians 10:10 1 Corinthians 11 Return to the Main Player Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. (AI), 25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,(AJ) 26 for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”[f](AK), 27 If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you(AL) without raising questions of conscience. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus free for 30 days. 30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for? This is just … 1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. Rather, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have fellowship with demons. 10. 2 It is like God baptized all of them in the cloud and in the sea. King James Version (KJV). 1For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, 1 that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3and all ate the same spiritual food, 4and all drank the same spiritual drink. 3 … * [10:23–11:1] By way of peroration Paul returns to the opening situation and draws conclusions based on the intervening considerations (1 Cor 9–10). 5 Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. 31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 11 These things happened to them as examples(Q) and were written down as warnings for us,(R) on whom the culmination of the ages has come. (Z) 17 Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body,(AA) for we all share the one loaf. 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Are you getting the most out of Bible Gateway? Tuesday, 14 October 2014. Let us fear the sins of Israel, if we would shun their plagues. (Read 1 Corinthians 10:23-33) There were cases wherein Christians might eat what had been offered to idols, without sin. has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? All our ancestors were led by the providential Cloud and taken miraculously through the Sea. 10:1 Moreover 1161, brethren 80, I would 2309 5719 not 3756 that ye 5209 should be ignorant 50 5721, how that 3754 all 3956 our 2257 fathers 3962 were 2258 5713 under 5259 the cloud 3507, and 2532 all 3956 passed 1330 5627 through 1223 the sea 2281; 1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-6. For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the … 1 CORINTHIANS 1 CORINTHIANS “Now I plead with you brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” (1 Corinthians 1:10) Lessons By: Rob Harbison www.rome4christ.com All of them walked across the Red Sea. (AH) “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. 1 Corinthians 10 1 Corinthians 10. And God … This is taken not from the Old Testament itself but from Rabbinic tradition. 1 Corinthians 10 – Idolatry Then and Now A. Israel’s bad example. 1. C) 2 They were all baptized into( D) Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 1 Corinthians 10 is the tenth chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Sosthenes in Ephesus.In this chapter Paul writes about the corinthians' Exodus journey and the Eucharist, and returns to the subject of food offered to idols. 28 But if any man say unto you, this is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: 29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? 1 Corinthians 10 Food Offered to Idols 8 Now concerning 1 m food offered to idols: we know that n “ all of us possess knowledge. 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GOD WAS NOT WELL PLEASED. 1 Corinthians 10:20 Charlie Garrett 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 10, Daily Writing, Epistles (written), Writings Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 0 Comment. 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. and all drank the same spiritual drink. (K) 9 We should not test Christ,[b](L) as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. All these transgressions and their punishments are recorded as warnings to us, that we may not fall away from the grace of God, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 1 Corinthians 10:12. But Paul’s warning stands: “If it happened to Israel, it … Keep reading to discover the real promise found in verse 13. 13 No temptation[c] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 7 Do not be idolaters,(I) as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.”[a](J) 8 We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. Home >> Bible Studies >> 1 Corinthians >> 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 These small group studies of 1 Corinthians contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, … While they followed Moses, they all walked under the same cloud. 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. (AP) 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble,(AQ) whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God(AR)— 33 even as I try to please everyone in every way. 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 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