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1 Corinthians 10

1 Corinthians 10:21

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

Modern
You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too.
Traditional
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.
Literal
You are not able to drink a cup of the Lord and a cup of demons. You are not able to partake of the table of the Lord and of the table of demons.
Latin
…non potestis calicem Domini bibere, et calicem dæmoniorum; non potestis mensæ Domini participes esse, et mensæ dæmoniorum.

Original

Greek
English
You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too.

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:21

Believers should avoid joining in religious meals in a pagan temple (see 8:10). Those united with the Lord (Christ) cannot also unite with demons (see 2 Corinthians 6:14–16).

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 Cup Cup of Blessing Demon-Possession First Letter to the Corinthians Idols, Idolatry Lord’s Supper, the Nicolaitans

Topics

Celebrating Halloween Communion of the Lord's Supper: Partakers of, be Wholly Separate to God Consistency: General Scriptures Concerning Cup of the Table of Demons Cup used in the Institution of the Lord's Supper Demons: Worship of Eucharist (The Lord's Supper): General Scriptures Concerning Halloween Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Idolatry: Denunciations Against Serving Two Masters Table of Idolatrous Feasts Table of the Lord's Supper