1 Corinthians 10
Warning Against Idolatry
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; Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 14:38, Exodus 14:29, 40:34, Deuteronomy 1:33, Joshua 4:23, Nehemiah 9:19, Psalms 66:6, 78:53, 105:39, Hebrews 11:29 +5
2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; References Moses: Exodus 14:31. Baptism: Romans 6:3
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. Parallel theme: Exodus 17:6, Numbers 20:11, Psalms 78:15, 78:20, 105:41, Isaiah 43:20, 48:21, John 4:10, 4:14, 7:37 +5
5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Parallel theme: Numbers 14:37, Psalms 95:11, 106:26, Hebrews 3:17, Jude 1:5
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
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. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 5:11, 6:9, 10:14, Exodus 32:4, 32:17, 32:19, Deuteronomy 9:12, 1 John 5:21 +3
8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 6:9, 6:18, Psalms 106:29, Revelation 2:14
9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Parallel theme: Exodus 17:2, 17:7, Deuteronomy 6:16, Psalms 78:18, 78:56, 95:9, 106:14 +2
10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
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. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 9:10, Romans 4:23, 13:11, 15:4, Philippians 4:5, Hebrews 10:25, 10:37, 1 John 2:18 +3
12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
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. References God: Daniel 3:17, 2 Peter 2:9. Faith: Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 2 Thessalonians 3:3. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 22:46, 2 Timothy 4:18, Hebrews 12:4, Revelation 3:10 +5
Flee from Idolatry
14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. Love: Romans 12:19, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Peter 2:11, Revelation 22:15. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 10:7, 2 Corinthians 6:17, 1 John 5:21, Revelation 2:14, 13:8, 21:8 +5
15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? References Christ: 1 Corinthians 1:9, Hebrews 3:14, 1 John 1:3. Sin: Acts 2:46, 1 John 1:7. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 12:13, Acts 2:42, 20:7, 20:11 +4
17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 12:12, 12:27, Romans 12:5, Ephesians 3:6, 4:4, 4:16, 4:25, Colossians 3:11, 3:15 +4
18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? References Israel: Galatians 6:16. Sacrifice: 1 Corinthians 9:13, Leviticus 3:11. Parallel theme: Leviticus 7:6, Romans 1:3, 4:1, 4:12 +2
19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?
20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
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. References Lord: 1 Kings 18:21, Isaiah 65:11. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 8:10, 10:16, Matthew 6:24
22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? References Lord: Exodus 20:5, 34:14, Ezekiel 22:14. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 32:16, 32:21, Job 9:4, Psalms 78:58, Ecclesiastes 6:10, Isaiah 45:9, Hebrews 10:31 +5
Do All to the Glory of God
23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Word: 1 Corinthians 6:12. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 8:9, 14:12, 14:17, 14:26, Romans 14:15, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Timothy 1:4 +4
24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 10:33, 13:5, 2 Corinthians 12:14, Philippians 2:21
25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 8:7, 1 Timothy 4:4, Titus 1:15
26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.
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.
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: References Lord: 1 Corinthians 10:26, Psalms 24:1, 115:16. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 8:7, Romans 14:15
29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 9:19, 10:32, 2 Corinthians 8:21
30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? Parallel theme: Romans 14:6
31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. References God: Deuteronomy 12:7, 12:12, 12:18, Colossians 3:17. Glory: 1 Peter 4:11. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 7:34, Luke 11:41, Colossians 3:23 +3
32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.: References God: 1 Corinthians 11:22, Acts 20:28, 24:16, 1 Timothy 3:5, 3:15. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 8:13, 10:33, Romans 14:13, 2 Corinthians 6:3, Philippians 1:10 +5
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. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 10:24, 2 Corinthians 12:19, Galatians 1:10