1 Corinthians 10:1

Translations

Modern

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea.

Traditional

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;

Literal

For I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud and all passed through the sea.

Latin

Nolo enim vos ignorare fratres, quoniam patres nostri omnes sub nube fuerunt, et omnes mare transierunt,

Original

Greek

English

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea.

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:1–11

The Israelites were God's people and experienced his salvation and provision (see Exodus 13:21–22; 14:21–29). However, they still faced his judgment because they disobeyed.

1 Corinthians 10:1–22

After sharing a personal example about giving up one's rights for others (chapter 9), Paul addresses the issue of eating meat offered to idols (8:1–13). He warns believers about God's anger towards those who sin, especially those involved in idol worship.

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