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1 Corinthians 10

1 Corinthians 10:15

Flee from Idolatry · 1 Corinthians 10:14–22
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Translations

Modern
I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.
Traditional
I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
Literal
I speak as to sensible ones; judge for yourselves what I say.
Latin
…ut prudentibus loquor, vos ipsi judicate quod dico.

Original

Greek
English
I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:14–22

Paul warns his readers against anything that might be seen as idolatry (see 1 John 5:21), including eating food to honor a pagan god.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Paul (Saul)

Parallels

Exodus 20:22–26

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conscience First Letter to the Corinthians Idols, Idolatry Lord’s Supper, the Nicolaitans

Topics

Reasoning: To be Applied to Godly Living