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<span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>and they all<MG3956> were baptized<MG907> into Moses<MG3475> in the cloud<MG3507> and in the sea<MG2281>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>and they all<MG3956> ate<MG2068> the same<MG846> spiritual<MG4152> food<MG1033>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>and all<MG3956> drank<MG4095> the same<MG846> spiritual<MG4152> drink<MG4188>, for they were drinking<MG4095> from a spiritual<MG4152> rock<MG4073> which followed<MG190> them; and the rock<MG4073> was <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[a]</a></span>Christ<MG5547>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Nevertheless<MG235>, with most<MG4183> of them God<MG2316> was not pleased<MG2106>; for <i>their dead bodies</i> were spread<MG2693> out<MG2693> in the wilderness<MG2048>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Now<MG1161> these<MG3778> things<MG3778> happened<MG1096> as examples<MG5179b> for us, so<MG1519> that<MG1519> we would not crave<MG1510, 1938> evil<MG2556> things<MG2556> as they indeed<MG2548> craved<MG1937> <i>them.</i> <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Do not be idolaters<MG1496>, as some<MG5100> of them were; as it is written<MG1125>: “THE PEOPLE<MG2992> SAT<MG2523> DOWN<MG2523> TO EAT<MG2068> AND TO DRINK<MG4095>, AND ROSE<MG450> UP TO PLAY<MG3815>.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Nor<MG3366> are we to commit<MG4203> sexual<MG4203> immorality<MG4203>, as some<MG5100> of them <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[b]</a></span>did<MG4203>, and twenty-three<MG1501, 5140> thousand<MG5505> fell<MG4098> in one<MG1520> day<MG2250>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Nor<MG3366> are we to put<MG1598> the Lord<MG2962> to<MG1598> the<MG1598> test<MG1598>, as some<MG5100> of them <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[c]</a></span>did<MG3985>, and were killed<MG622> by the snakes<MG3789>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Nor<MG3366> grumble<MG1111>, as some<MG5100> of them <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>did<MG1111>, and were killed<MG622> by the destroyer<MG3644>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Now<MG1161> these<MG3778> things<MG3778> happened<MG4819> to them as an example<MG5179a>, and they were written<MG1125> for our instruction<MG3559>, upon whom<MG3739> the ends<MG5056> of the ages<MG165> have come<MG2658>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Therefore<MG5620> let the one who thinks<MG1380> he stands<MG2476> watch<MG991> out<MG991> that he does not fall<MG4098>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>No<MG3756> temptation<MG3986> has overtaken<MG2983> you except<MG1508> <i>something</i> common<MG442> to<MG442> mankind<MG442>; and God<MG2316> is faithful<MG4103>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>so<MG3739> He will not allow<MG1439> you to be tempted<MG3985> beyond<MG5228> what<MG3739> you are able<MG1410>, but with the temptation<MG3986> will provide<MG4160> the way<MG1545> of<MG1545> escape<MG1545> also<MG2532>, so that you will be able<MG1410> to endure<MG5297> it. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Therefore<MG1355>, my beloved<MG27>, flee<MG5343> from idolatry<MG1495>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>I speak<MG3004> as to wise<MG5429> people<MG5429>; you <i>then,</i> judge<MG2919> what<MG3739> I say<MG5346>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Is the cup<MG4221> of blessing<MG2129> which<MG3739> we bless<MG2127> not a sharing<MG2842> in the blood<MG129> of Christ<MG5547>? Is the bread<MG740> which<MG3739> we break<MG2806> not a sharing<MG2842> in the body<MG4983> of Christ<MG5547>? <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Since<MG3754> there is one<MG1520> loaf<MG740>, we who are many<MG4183> are one<MG1520> body<MG4983>; for we all<MG3956> partake<MG3348> of the one<MG1520> loaf<MG740>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Look<MG991> at <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>the people<MG4561> of Israel<MG2474>; are those<MG3588> who eat<MG2068> the sacrifices<MG2378> not partners<MG2844> in the altar<MG2379>? <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>What<MG5101> do I mean<MG5346> then<MG3767>? That food<MG1494> sacrificed<MG1494> to<MG1494> idols<MG1494> is anything<MG5100>, or<MG2228> that an idol<MG1497> is <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>anything<MG5100>? <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span><i>No,</i> but <i>I say</i> that things which<MG3739> <i>the Gentiles</i> sacrifice<MG2380>, they sacrifice<MG2380> to demons<MG1140> and not to God<MG2316>; and I do not want<MG2309> you to become<MG1096> partners<MG2844> with demons<MG1140>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>You cannot<MG1410, 3756> drink<MG4095> the cup<MG4221> of the Lord<MG2962> and the cup<MG4221> of demons<MG1140>; you cannot<MG1410, 3756> partake<MG3348> of the table<MG5132> of the Lord<MG2962> and the table<MG5132> of demons<MG1140>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Or<MG2228> do we provoke<MG3863> the Lord<MG2962> to<MG3863> jealousy<MG3863>? We are not stronger<MG2478> than He, are we? <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>All<MG3956> things<MG3956> are permitted<MG1832>, but not all<MG3956> things<MG3956> are<MG4851a> of<MG4851a> benefit<MG4851a>. All<MG3956> things<MG3956> are permitted<MG1832>, but not all<MG3956> things<MG3956> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>build<MG3618> <i>people</i> up<MG3618>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>No<MG3367> one<MG3367> is to seek<MG2212> his own<MG1438> <i>advantage,</i> but<MG235> rather<MG235> that of his <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>neighbor<MG2087>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Eat<MG2068> anything<MG3956> that is sold<MG4453> in the meat<MG3111> market<MG3111> without<MG3367> asking<MG350> questions<MG350>, for the sake<MG1223> of conscience<MG4893>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>FOR THE EARTH<MG1093> IS THE LORD’S<MG2962>, AND <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>ALL<MG4138> IT CONTAINS<MG4138>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>If<MG1487> one<MG5100> of the unbelievers<MG571> invites<MG2564> you and you want<MG2309> to go<MG4198>, eat<MG2068> anything<MG3956> that is set<MG3908> before<MG3908> you without<MG3367> asking<MG350> questions<MG350>, for the sake<MG1223> of conscience<MG4893>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>But if<MG1437> anyone<MG5100> says<MG3004> to you, “This<MG3778> is meat<MG2410b> sacrificed<MG2410b> to<MG2410b> idols<MG2410b>,” do not eat<MG2068> <i>it,</i> for the sake<MG1223> of that one<MG1565> who informed<MG3377> <i>you</i> and for the sake of conscience<MG4893>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Now<MG1161> <i>by</i> “conscience<MG4893>” I do not mean<MG3004> your own<MG1438>, but the other<MG2087> person’s<MG2087>; for why<MG2443, 5101> is my freedom<MG1657> judged<MG2919> by another’s<MG243> conscience<MG4893>? <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>If<MG1487> I partake<MG3348> with thankfulness<MG5485>, why<MG5101> am I slandered<MG987> about<MG5228> that for which<MG3739> I give<MG2168> thanks<MG2168>? <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>Therefore<MG3767>, whether<MG1535a> you eat<MG2068> or<MG1535a> drink<MG4095>, or<MG1535a> whatever<MG5100> you do<MG4160>, do<MG4160> all<MG3956> things<MG3956> for the glory<MG1391> of God<MG2316>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>Do<MG1096> not<MG677> offend<MG677> Jews<MG2453> or<MG2532> Greeks<MG1672>, or<MG2532> the church<MG1577> of God<MG2316>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>just<MG2531a> as<MG2531a> I also<MG2532> please<MG700> everyone<MG3956> in all<MG3956> things<MG3956>, not seeking<MG2212> my own<MG1683> benefit<MG4851b> but the <i>benefit</i> of the many<MG4183>, so<MG2443> that<MG2443> they may be saved<MG4982>.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> I.e., the Messiah<br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">8</span> Lit <i>committed sexual immorality</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> Lit <i>made trial</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">10</span> Lit <i>grumbled</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>who will not</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">18</span> Lit <i>Israel according to the flesh</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">19</span> I.e., anything real<br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">23</span> Or <i>edify</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">24</span> Lit <i>the other</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">26</span> Lit <i>its fullness</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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