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They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now these things happened to them as types and were written for our admonition, to whom the ends of the ages are arrived. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have arrived. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now these things happened to them as an example and warning [to us]; they were written for our instruction [to admonish and equip us], upon whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> These things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written as a warning to us, on whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> These things happened to them as a warning to us. All this was written in the Scriptures to teach us who live in these last days. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These things happened to make them an example for others. These things were written down as a warning for us who are living in the closing days of history. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> All these things happened to them as examples for others, and they were written down as a warning for us. For we live at a time when the end is about to come. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written down as a warning for us in whom the culmination of the ages has been attained. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now all these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/10.htm">NET Bible</a> These things happened to them as examples and were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now these things happened to them by way of example, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now all these things happened to them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> All this kept happening to them with a figurative meaning; but it was put on record by way of admonition to us upon whom the ends of the Ages have come. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Now all these things happened to them by way of example, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And all these things happened to those persons as types, and they were written for our admonition, to whom the end of the ages came, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now these things happened to them as types and were written for our admonition, to whom the ends of the ages are arrived. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And all these things as types did happen to those persons, and they were written for our admonition, to whom the end of the ages did come, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all those happened types to them; and it was written for our reminding, to whom the ends of the times have arrived.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now all these things happened to them in figure: and they are written for our correction, upon whom the ends of the world are come. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now all of these things happened to them as an example, and so they have been written for our correction, because the final age has fallen upon us. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Bible</a> These things happened to them as an example, and they have been written down as a warning to us, upon whom the end of the ages has come. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written down to instruct us, on whom the ends of the ages have come.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now all of these things which happened to them are an example for us: and they are written for our admonition, for the world will come to an end in our day. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But all these things that occurred to them were for our example and it was written for our admonition, for their end of the world has come upon us.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they are written for the instruction of us, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But these things happened unto them as examples; and were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have descended. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now all these things happened unto them as examples, but they are written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages are come. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> All these things happened to them for examples: and are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> All this kept happening to them with a figurative meaning; but it was put on record by way of admonition to us upon whom the ends of the Ages have come. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now these things were happening to them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, unto whom the ends of the ages have come. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now all these things happened to them as examples: and are written for our admonition, on whom the last ages are come. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=2013" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Warnings from Israel's Past</a> …10And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Tauta (DPro-NNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things</a> <a href="/greek/4819.htm" title="4819: synebainen (V-IIA-3S) -- To happen, occur, meet. From sun and the base of basis; to walk together, i.e. Concur.">happened</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinois (DPro-DMP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">to them</a> <a href="/greek/5179.htm" title="5179: typikōs (Adv) -- From tupto; a die, i.e. a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. A statue, style or resemblance; specially, a sampler, i.e. A model or instance.">as examples</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: egraphē (V-AIP-3S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">were written down</a> <a href="/greek/3559.htm" title="3559: nouthesian (N-AFS) -- A warning, admonition, counsel. From nous and a derivative of tithemi; calling attention to, i.e. mild rebuke or warning.">as warnings</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hous (RelPro-AMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5056.htm" title="5056: telē (N-NNP) -- (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. ">fulfillment</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnōn (N-GMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">ages</a> <a href="/greek/2658.htm" title="2658: katēntēken (V-RIA-3S) -- From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at.">has come.</a> 12So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. <a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm">Hebrews 10:1</a> For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a> All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. <a href="/romans/4-23.htm">Romans 4:23-24</a> Now the words “it was credited to him” were written not only for Abraham, / but also for us, to whom righteousness will be credited—for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11</a> He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. <a href="/colossians/2-17.htm">Colossians 2:17</a> These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. <a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a> The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” <a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Galatians 3:24</a> So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. <a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a> You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me, <a href="/hebrews/9-9.htm">Hebrews 9:9</a> It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper. <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a> The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. <a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Matthew 24:14</a> And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. <a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a> Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.” <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11</a> And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now all these things happened to them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the world are come.ensamples.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-10.htm">1 Corinthians 9:10</a> Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.<a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.upon.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">1 Corinthians 7:29</a> But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;<a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Philippians 4:5</a> Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.<a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Hebrews 10:25,37</a> Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/malachi/2-4.htm">Admonition</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">Ensamples</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">Example</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">Examples</a> <a href="/john/16-25.htm">Figurative</a> <a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Fulfillment</a> <a href="/john/18-4.htm">Happening</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">Last</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-10.htm">Meaning</a> <a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Record</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-1.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">Types</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">Warnings</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-8.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-13.htm">World</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-15.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Admonition</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-31.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-8.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Ensamples</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-1.htm">Example</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Examples</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-23.htm">Figurative</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-10.htm">Fulfillment</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">Happening</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-8.htm">Last</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-10.htm">Meaning</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">Record</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">Types</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Warnings</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-32.htm">World</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-21.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 10</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">The sacraments of the Jews are types of ours;</a> 7. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">and their punishments,</a> 11. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">examples for us.</a> 13. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">We must flee from idolatry.</a> 21. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-21.htm">We must not make the Lord's table the table of demons;</a> 24. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">and in all things we must have regard for our brothers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now these things happened to them as examples This phrase refers to the events experienced by the Israelites in the wilderness, as recounted in the Old Testament. These events serve as moral and spiritual lessons for believers. The Israelites' journey, including their disobedience and God's subsequent judgments, are meant to instruct and caution the church. The Apostle Paul uses these historical accounts to illustrate the consequences of idolatry, immorality, and unbelief. The concept of using past events as examples is consistent with the biblical principle that history is a teacher, as seen in <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a>, where it is stated that everything written in the past was written to teach us.and were written down as warnings for us The documentation of these events in Scripture serves a dual purpose: to preserve the historical record and to provide a moral and spiritual warning to future generations. The warnings are intended to prevent believers from repeating the same mistakes. This reflects the broader biblical theme of Scripture being divinely inspired and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness (<a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a>). The written word acts as a safeguard, reminding believers of the consequences of straying from God's commandments.on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come This phrase indicates that the recipients of Paul's letter, and by extension all believers, are living in a significant era in salvation history. The "fulfillment of the ages" refers to the culmination of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. With Christ's death, resurrection, and ascension, the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament find their fulfillment. This eschatological perspective emphasizes the urgency and responsibility of living faithfully in light of the completed work of Christ. The phrase echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a>, where it is stated that God has spoken to us by His Son in these last days, highlighting the significance of the current age in God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/israelites_in_the_wilderness.htm">Israelites in the Wilderness</a> The context of <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">1 Corinthians 10</a> refers to the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt and their subsequent wanderings in the wilderness. They experienced God's miracles but also faced His judgment due to their disobedience. 2. <a href="/topical/a/apostle_paul.htm">Apostle Paul</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, Paul writes to the church in Corinth to instruct and warn them by using the history of Israel as a teaching tool. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> An ancient city in Greece where the early Christian church faced challenges such as idolatry, immorality, and division, similar to the temptations faced by the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites during the exodus, Moses is a central figure in the events Paul references, serving as a mediator between God and His people. 5. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_the_ages.htm">Fulfillment of the Ages</a> This phrase refers to the era of the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ, marking the culmination of God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_the_past.htm">Learning from the Past</a> The history of Israel serves as a cautionary tale. We must learn from their mistakes to avoid falling into similar patterns of disobedience and unbelief. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Just as the Israelites faced consequences for their disobedience, Christians are called to live in obedience to God's commands, understanding that our actions have spiritual implications. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_fulfillment_of_the_ages.htm">Living in the Fulfillment of the Ages</a> As believers living in the time of the New Covenant, we have the privilege and responsibility to live out our faith in light of Christ's completed work. <a href="/topical/h/heeding_warnings.htm">Heeding Warnings</a> The warnings in Scripture are not just historical accounts but are relevant and applicable to our lives today. We must take them seriously to avoid spiritual pitfalls. <a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a> Like the church in Corinth, we are part of a community of believers. We must support and hold each other accountable to live according to God's Word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 10</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_cor_10_11_with_other_dates.htm">How do we reconcile the references to Old Testament events in 1 Corinthians 10:11 with differing chronological details in other biblical books? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_need_intermediaries.htm">If God is all-powerful, why does He need intermediaries like angels and prophets?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_biblical_typology.htm">What is biblical typology?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_judge_nations_today.htm">Does God continue to judge nations today?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Happened unto them for ensamples.--Better, happened unto them typically; and it was written for our admonition. The verb "happened" is plural, referring to the multiplied occurrences which the Apostle has just mentioned; but "written" is singular, referring to the sacred record in which the historical facts are handed down. The Apostle does not state that the purpose which God had in view in allowing these sins and judgments was that they might serve "for ensamples" for after-generations, as may at first sight seem to be the meaning of the English, but the real point of the passage is--These things which occurred to them are to be looked upon by us, not merely as interesting historical events, but as having a typical significance. Their record remains as a standing warning that great privileges may be enjoyed by many, and used by them to their destruction. The temporal blessings of the Jewish nation foreshadow the greater spiritual blessings of the Christian Church.The ends of the world.--Better, the ends of the ages (<a href="/matthew/13-39.htm" title="The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.">Matthew 13:39</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - For ensamples; literally, by way of figure; typically. The rabbis said, "Whatever happened to the fathers is a sign to their children." The thought is the same as in <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a>, "Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning." The example in this instance would come home more forcibly from the sickness and mortality then prevalent among the Corinthian Christians (<a href="/1_corinthians/11-30.htm">1 Corinthians 11:30</a>). The ends of the world; rather, of the egos. The expression is in accordance with the view which regarded the then epoch as "the close or consummation of the ages" (<a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Matthew 13:39</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a>, "The end of all things is at hand;" <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a>, "It is the last time;" <a href="/hebrews/9-26.htm">Hebrews 9:26</a>; <a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Matthew 13:39</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. these things Ταῦτα (Tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. happened συνέβαινεν (synebainen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4819.htm">Strong's 4819: </a> To happen, occur, meet. From sun and the base of basis; to walk together, i.e. Concur. to them ἐκείνοις (ekeinois) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. [as] examples τυπικῶς (typikōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5179.htm">Strong's 5179: </a> From tupto; a die, i.e. a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. A statue, style or resemblance; specially, a sampler, i.e. A model or instance. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. were written down ἐγράφη (egraphē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. as warnings νουθεσίαν (nouthesian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> A warning, admonition, counsel. From nous and a derivative of tithemi; calling attention to, i.e. mild rebuke or warning. for πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. us, ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. on εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. whom οὓς (hous) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fulfillment τέλη (telē) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5056.htm">Strong's 5056: </a> (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ages αἰώνων (aiōnōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. has come. κατήντηκεν (katēntēken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2658.htm">Strong's 2658: </a> From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened to them (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 10:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 10:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 10:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 10:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>