(Mt 16:18; Heb 2:12; 12:23) In this context, however, Paul uses the term in a more limited sense, urging Christians to avoid becoming causes for stumbling to members of the congregation of God, that is, Christians who lived at that particular time and who would be affected by their actions. Rom. 20No, but I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God; and I do not want you to become sharers in demons. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! A cloud. 20:8ff). YHWH delivers His people from watery chaos and defeat. Salem Media Group. Acts 9:31; Gal. 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Paul's evangelistic motives and actions parallel the life and teachings of Jesus. 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. "the many" In English this might be understood as a large part of the whole group. 18:2; 19:14). 3They all ate the same spiritual food(E) 4and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock(F) that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. One way to handle temptation is to flee its presence. 32:17; Ps. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 22Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? But a Christian must not merely consider what is lawful, but what is expedient, and to edify others. Even the common fellowship meal (i.e., the agape feast) cannot be eaten by godless believers (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. (Z) 17Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body,(AA) for we all share the one loaf. that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? This term was used by God the Father of Jesus (cf. 1:2), 3.a universal sense (cf. NRSV"but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it" The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 10; Gal. Those in Christ must continue to exercise diligence (cf. Physical death can be a temporal, divine judgment suffered by disobedient believers. 23-33, eat if it is not questioned. 6:21). The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? NIV It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels. 25Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. The manna on which they fed was a type of Christ crucified, the Bread which came down from heaven, which whoso eateth shall live for ever. See SPECIAL TOPIC: PAUL'S VIEWS OF THE MOSAIC LAW at 9:9. 16:8; 12:7; Deut. English Standard Version 23-33. But each one should build with care. Num. SPECIAL TOPIC: THE DEMONIC (UNCLEAN SPIRITS). 9Nor let us try the Lord, as some of them did, and were destroyed by the serpents. Ending soon! The Hebrew word shekinah meant "to dwell with." . 10:22 "provoke the Lord to jealousy" This seems to be an allusion to Deut. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. 10:18 "the nation Israel" This is literally "Israel according to the flesh" (see Special Topic at 1:26). . For I would not, brethren, that you should be ignorant. 102-103. He is married to the former Peggy Rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. (AE) 22Are we trying to arouse the Lords jealousy? 20:11ff, that the rock followed the Israelites and that it was the Messiah. 4:14; 10:14; 15:58; II Cor. Hebrews 3-4). This aspect of God's character is first stated in Deut. Conclusions drawn from the positive examples-verse 5. 1:21; 3:10; Col. 1:16; 2:10,15. of Matt. 1 Corinthians 14:38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 10:1 Now I would not have you ignorant (1 Cor. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! The history of the Jewish Church contains examples which ought to be warnings against self-confidence. "sharing" This is the Greek word koinonia, which means "joint participation with." 6:10-19). Start your free trial today! 14:14,20), taken from a combination of Ps. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Num. And God is faithful;(U) he will not let you be tempted[d] beyond what you can bear. . But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. 16:41-50, which is referred to in Num. The Corinthian church was in danger in the areas of both orthodoxy and orthopraxy! 3:9). 5Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. 32:4,15; Ps. It was to them a typical baptism. 3:17; 12:18; 17:5). Numbers 33:8 And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah. for those who love him."[ a] 10 But[ b] it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. 10:6 "Now" The NRSV, TEV, and JB also mark a paragraph division at this point to show the transition from historical analogies to present application. 10Nor grumble, as some of them did, and were destroyed by the destroyer. Exodus 13:21,22 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: , Exodus 14:19,20 And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: . Paul may be reflecting the strong desire and disobedience of the Israelites recorded in Num. KJV Study Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print, KJV, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: KJV Holy Bible, KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print. 10:28 "If" This is a third class conditional sentence, which means potential action. Let us fear the sins of Israel, if we would shun their plagues. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural. 10:15-22 Did not the joining in the Lord's supper show a profession of faith in Christ crucified, and of adoring gratitude to him for his salvation ? 32:4 and that Exod. 28But if anyone says to you, "This is meat sacrificed to idols," do not eat it, for the sake of the one who informed you, and for conscience' sake; 29I mean not your own conscience, but the other man's; for why is my freedom judged by another's conscience? Evil is a recurrent problem. Paul does not have hard and fast rules. I do not have to succumb to their rules, but I must love them, pray for them, fully accept them, and not publicly embarrass them or flaunt my freedom. You must not relinquish this to a commentator. 10:27,30 "If" Both of these are first class conditional sentences, which are assumed to be true from the author's perspective or for his literary purposes. The term Lord in v. 21 obviously refers to Jesus, but in v. 22 to YHWH. 1 Corinthians 10:1 Context Crossref Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. See Eph. 14Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. 14:7; 15:2; Phil. 20But 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. 10:7,14). This does not seem to be a copyist error. 32Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 33Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. NKJV"but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it" Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. God is wise as well as faithful, and will make our burdens according to our strength. Does the testing stop or do believers work through the testing by faith? "or that an idol is anything" As an example of how ancient scribes unintentionally altered the texts they were copying, this phrase was accidentally left out in the very early ancient Greek manuscripts (i.e., P46, *, A, and C). SPECIAL TOPIC: PASSOVER (ORDER OF SERVICE). I am, exist. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. All rights reserved. Acts 7:43) or a printed image (cf. The Corinthian Church was acting in a similar manner to the Israelites in the wilderness (cf. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular. Conscience is the developing understanding of believers' motives and actions based on (1) a biblical worldview; (2) the indwelling Spirit; and (3) a lifestyle knowledge based on the word of God. Bible > 1 Corinthians > Chapter 10 > Verse 10 eBibles Free Downloads Audio 1 Corinthians 10:10 Context Crossref Comment Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version NASB (UPDATED) TEXT:10:23-30 6Now these things happened as examples for us, so that we would not crave evil things as they also craved. There are three sources of temptation in the NT: 2.personal evil (i.e., Satan and the demonic), 3.the fallen world system (cf. 14-22, don't eat sacrificial food; vv. In all they did, even eat and drink, they were to glorify God. And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? Joshua 4:23 For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over: (1) Moreover, brethren,. II Tim. 8:38-39; I Cor. God has and will judge His own people (cf. "but not all things edify" The practical, spiritual test is, "Does it edify the body (i.e., the believing community)?" 21You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lords table and the table of demons. 11:27-32). Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And do not grumble, as some of them did--and were killed by the destroying angel. He knows what we can bear. A primary preposition; under, i.e. 15:24; Eph. What should be the main goal of our freedom? (AM) 29I am referring to the other persons conscience, not yours. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. 9Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. This is a major theme in the Corinthian letters (cf. Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. 2:4; II Pet. TEV"at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out" A holy, peaceable, and benevolent spirit, will disarm the greatest enemies. From dia and erchomai; to traverse. Exodus 40:34 Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 32:8 [LXX]; Daniel 10; Eph. These words need not limit the reference of this teaching to the Jewish Christians only. And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. The same word which is used in 1 Corinthians 10:6.This verse is a repetition of the admonition contained in that verse, in order to impress it more deeply on the memory; see the note at 1 Corinthians 10:6.The sense is, not that these things took place simply and solely to be examples, or admonitions, but . 1-13. The term "crave" (used twice) reflects the strong compound Greek term epithume, which is made up of the preposition "upon" and "to rush." This same unity of Christ's body is in 12:12-13 in relation to spiritual gifts. 23-33. The best parallels to this term's use in this text (i.e., "type" I Cor. 4:17). 10:7 "Do not be idolaters" This is a present middle (deponent) imperative with the negative particle, which usually means stop an act already in process. Others have the like burdens, and the like temptations: what they bear up under, and break through, we may also. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Biblical faith rests on the character of God. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? He prioritizes personal relationships (i.e., evangelism and discipleship). New Living Translation "Whosoever will" may come (cf. 16:13; Num. Others have fallen, and so may we. They were, by a miracle, led through the Red Sea, where the pursuing Egyptians were drowned. Help My Unbelief!" . 3:6; Heb. 14Therefore, my dear friends,(W) flee from idolatry. 9:26). 10 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. Exod. 20 You were God's expensive purchase, paid for with tears of blood, # 6:20 As translated from the Aramaic. are we stronger than he? Ending soon! 65:11; Rev. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 2:7. 11 Powerful Podcasts to Help Grow Your Faith. It was denying Christianity; for communion with Christ, and communion with devils, could never be had at once. Your Content 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 English Standard Version 10 To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the wife should not separate from her husband 11 (but if she does, she should remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband), and the husband should not divorce his wife. "so that they may be saved" This is the goal of gospel preaching and Christian living (cf. (See Glossary, Congregation.) At times, the word may apply to the entire group of spirit-anointed Christians. In Corinthians 10:17, "we who are many" (here Paul uses the term "many" to refer to the whole group of believers). We are not stronger than He, are we? 11:1Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. Self deception is a curse of religious people! 4:23-24; 15:4; I Cor. Romans 7; Eph. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. God's justice moves through time to three and four generations, but His lovingkindness (i.e., covenant loyal love, hesed) to a thousand generations. 10:17 This is an emphasis on the unity of Christ and His church expressed in the Lord's Supper symbolism (i.e., one bread). "ends of the ages have come" This is a perfect active indicative. But let none presume upon their great privileges, or profession of the truth; these will not secure heavenly happiness. Matt. 25:29; I Pet. Lev. (C) 2They were all baptized into(D) Moses in the cloud and in the sea. No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons. Copyright 2012 Bible Lessons International, Bob was born in 1947 in Houston, Texas. 14:39-40). If they do, it is spiritual idolatry! A brother near or remote. "do not eat it" This is a Present active imperative with the negative particle which usually means stop eating it. 11:1 This verse seems to go with chapter 10, not 11. Exodus 14:19-22,29 And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: . 6:16), and are now one in Christ (cf. 11:24-27) is reversed here. Christ is the Rock on which the Christian church is built; and of the streams that issue therefrom, all believers drink, and are refreshed. (X) 15I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. This same unity of Christ's body is in 12:12-13 in relation to spiritual gifts. 1:13; 11:25; I Cor. Verses 23-33 address the strong brother. 32:6,19). 12Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. "Idolatry" in the OT was the image and worship of pagan gods. "flee from idolatry" This is a present active imperative. The same kind of dangers still beset God's people, but they will never be greater than the strength which God will give to bear them. Rom. English Standard Version nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. (M) 10And do not grumble, as some of them did(N)and were killed(O) by the destroying angel.(P). Access 50+ premium resources. 49:21) or (2) the Indian Ocean. How does one balance Christian freedom and Christian responsibility? People are the purpose of Christ's death, not food! 13No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. "the bread which we break" This is the source of the English phrase we use for the Lord's Supper, "breaking bread" (cf. This is surely a viable contextual option. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at [email protected]. This refers to Num. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. New International Version (NIV). See SPECIAL TOPIC: GLORY (DOXA) at I Cor. TEV"why should my freedom to act be limited by another persons' conscience" Hurry and SAVE on a yearly membership! NRSV, TEV, NJB) because they think it was a slogan of one of the factious groups at Corinth or a cultural proverb. The Corinthian church was grumbling just like Israel of old. 30For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? Eating food as part of a heathen sacrifice, was worshipping the idol to whom it was made, and having fellowship or communion with it; just as he who eats the Lord's supper, is accounted to partake in the Christian sacrifice, or as they who ate the Jewish sacrifices partook of what was offered on their altar. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us Gods deep secrets. It is missing in the Greek manuscripts , A, B, C, D, F, G, H*, and P, also it is not included in the Vulgate, Syriac, or Coptic translations. One's freedom in Christ must not hurt another for whom Christ died (cf. | 4. A. God's promise of Gen. 3:15; 12:3 has now been fulfilled. He used this same word (i.e., wise man) in 4:10 and II Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor). Phil. Benson Commentary 1 Corinthians 10:1-3. Targum Onkelos on Numbers 21). Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 19Do I mean then that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? Want to receive the Verse of the Day each day? B. .--Better, For I would not, brethren, that you should be ignorant. The subject is, as it were, taken up from 1Corinthians 8:13, where an expression of personal willingness to forego a right, led the writer aside to the subject which occupies 1 Corinthians 9. . If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for? 30If I partake with thankfulness, why am I slandered concerning that for which I give thanks? Believers are to faith God's faithfulness; to trust God's trustworthiness. 30If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for? Five negative Old Testament examples-verses 6b-10. 9:26; Jer. (AF) Are we stronger than he? See Special Topic: Apollumi at 8:11. v. 33; 12:7; 13:5; Rom. The word all is repeated five times in verses 1-4, giving great emphasis to the fact that all the people of Israel shared God's protection and blessings during the exodus and the following years of wandering in the desert. True faith does not deal with excess, but with the essence of life. Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Our hope is in His gracious character, sure promises and redemptive acts. 8Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. For ensamples - Greek: "types" ( tupoi). Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God. 21You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. It was the mark left by a blow. I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. It is a way to emphasize the unity of all Israelites in the experience of God's grace and judgment, called the Wilderness Wandering Period (i.e., Numbers). I am spiritually responsible for my fellow believers! Murmuring against God's disposals and commands, greatly provokes him. The unity of the Christian body with Christ, as expressed and realised in the Holy Communion, renders impossible a communion of the same body with the objects of idolatrous worship. See note at II Cor. The term is used in the NT in, 2.a regional sense (cf. Godliness, not information, is the goal! 8:5; I Peter 5:3). 21:15; Heb. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that . And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted[ b] beyond what you can bear. 7Neither 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. 10:3 "spiritual food" This refers both to manna (cf. 7:9, which is an amplification of Deut. are we stronger than he? Is not the bread which we break a sharing in the body of Christ? It is surely possible that Paul is being sarcastic. 9:24-27). Exod. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT:10:6-13 5:24 and II Thess. He and He alone is in control of life and death! 22Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? 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. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT:10:14-22 10:13 "temptation" This word is used three times in this verse and means to tempt with a view toward destruction (see Special Topic at 3:13). The first two are related to evangelism; the last group to fellowship in the church. They knew His will through their God-given leaders (i.e., Moses, Aaron, and Miriam), yet still they acted in unbelief and rebellion (cf. Exod. His authorship was attested by Clement of Rome as early as a.d. 96, and today practically all NT interpreters concur. Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. For why is my freedom being judged by anothers conscience? TERMS OF USE This can refer to a physical beating (cf. The TEV translates this as if they were another question asked by a supposed objector. The letter was written c. 55 toward the close of Paul's three-year residency in Ephesus . This parallelism can be seen in, 2. Access 50+ premium resources. "our fathers" This reflects (1) a believing Jewish element in the Church or (2) NT Gentiles becoming grafted into the natural olive tree, Israel (cf. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the . This tradition is specifically mentioned in the Koran. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 1:23, but usually is used in a negative sense (cf. 11:28). Some believers are dogmatic, Pharisaic legalists. The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? Matt. Romans 4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: Galatians 3:29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. "they were drinking from a spiritual rock" Rock is a title for YHWH in the OT which emphasizes His strength and permanence (cf. "8Nor let us act immorally, as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in one day. he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. Start for FREE. 6:12; 10:26; Rom. The Textus Receptus repeats v. 26 at the end of v. 28. One is only jealous about someone they love. 3. This is not original. 10:30 This refers to a meal for which the believer has given thanks and eaten. Paul is trying to walk a theological tightrope between two Christian philosophies/world views (i.e., freedom and bondage to past experiences). What say I then? California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 10:20 "sacrifice to demons" Paul, going back to the OT, understood idolatry as related, not to the reality of the image, but to the reality of spiritual forces in the physical creation (cf.
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