1 Corinthians 10:11

Warnings from Israel’s Past · 1 Corinthians 10:1–13
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Translations

Modern
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Now these things happened to those as types and were written for our admonition, to whom the ends of the ages have come.
Latin
Hæc autem omnia in figura contingebant illis: scripta sunt autem ad correptionem nostram, in quos fines sæculorum devenerunt.

Original

Greek
English
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

Notes

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.

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.

Parallels

Numbers 16:41–50 Numbers 25:1–5

Glossary

Age Backsliding Baptism for the Dead Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Church Conscience Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora First Letter to the Corinthians Idols, Idolatry Lord’s Supper, the Numbers, Book of Prophecy Type

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities of the Wicked are for Examples to Others Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Judgments: Design of Learning from Mistakes Presumption: General Scriptures Concerning The Afflictions of the Wicked are for Examples to Others The Punishment of the Wicked: should be a Warning to Others The Scriptures: Designed For: Admonishing Wicked (People): Warned Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To