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Decide for yourselves if what I am saying is true.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I speak as to sensible <i>ones</i>; judge for yourselves what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I speak as to wise people; you <i>then,</i> judge what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I speak as to wise men; you judge what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I speak as to wise men; you judge what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I speak as to prudent people. You judge what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I am speaking as to wise <i>and</i> sensible people; judge [carefully and thoughtfully consider] for yourselves what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am speaking as to sensible people. Judge for yourselves what I am saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am speaking as to wise people. Judge for yourselves what I say. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am speaking to you as people who have enough sense to know what I am talking about. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I'm talking to intelligent people. Judge for yourselves what I'm saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I speak to you as sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I am talking to sensible people. Apply what I am saying to yourselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I speak as to wise people. Judge what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I speak as to men of sense: judge for yourselves of what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I speak as to wise men. Judge what I say. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />as to wise men I speak—judge what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I speak as to sensible <i>ones</i>; judge for yourselves what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> as to wise men I speak -- judge ye what I say:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />As to the wise speak I; judge ye what I say.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I speak as to wise men: judge ye yourselves what I say. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Since I am speaking to those who are prudent, judge what I say for yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I am speaking as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I am saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I speak as to wise men: you are able to judge what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />I speak as to the wise. Judge whatever I say.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />I speak as to wise men; judge you what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />As I speak to the wise; judge ye what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />I speak as unto wise men: judge ye what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />I speak as to knowing men: be you your selves the judges of what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I speak as to men of sense: judge for yourselves of what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />I am speaking as to wise men; judge ye what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />I speak <i>to you</i> as to <i>men</i> of understanding: <i>and</i> judge ye what I say,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=2052" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Flee from Idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14</span>Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I speak</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner."></a> <a href="/greek/5429.htm" title="5429: phronimois (Adj-DMP) -- Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet; in a bad sense conceited.">to reasonable people;</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinate (V-AMA-2P) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">judge</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">for yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: phēmi (V-PIA-1S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">I say.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-15.htm">Proverbs 14:15</a></span><br />The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a></span><br />Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Hebrews 5:14</a></span><br />But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9-10</a></span><br />And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, / so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:21</a></span><br />but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-10.htm">Ephesians 5:10</a></span><br />Test and prove what pleases the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a></span><br />See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20-21</a></span><br />You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. / I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a></span><br />But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-7.htm">2 Timothy 2:7</a></span><br />Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57</a></span><br />And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I speak as to wise men; judge you what I say.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">1 Corinthians 4:10</a></b></br> We <i>are</i> fools for Christ's sake, but ye <i>are</i> wise in Christ; we <i>are</i> weak, but ye <i>are</i> strong; ye <i>are</i> honourable, but we <i>are</i> despised.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">1 Corinthians 6:5</a></b></br> I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/8-1.htm">1 Corinthians 8:1</a></b></br> Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">Intelligent</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-10.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Sensible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-10.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-1.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">Intelligent</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-13.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-13.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-17.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-28.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Sensible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-30.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-13.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">The sacraments of the Jews are types of ours;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">and their punishments,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">examples for us.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">We must flee from idolatry.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-21.htm">We must not make the Lord's table the table of demons;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">and in all things we must have regard for our brothers.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>I speak to reasonable people;</b><br>Paul addresses the Corinthians as "reasonable people," implying that they possess the capacity for logical thought and discernment. This appeal to reason is consistent with the Greco-Roman cultural emphasis on rhetoric and philosophy, which valued logical argumentation. In the broader context of 1 Corinthians, Paul often engages with the Corinthians' intellectual pride, urging them to apply their reasoning to spiritual matters. This approach is also seen in <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2</a>, where Paul reasons with the Jews from the Scriptures, demonstrating his consistent method of engaging with his audience's intellect.<p><b>judge for yourselves</b><br>Paul encourages the Corinthians to use their judgment, a theme that runs throughout his letters. This reflects the biblical principle of discernment, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Hebrews 5:14</a>, where mature believers are described as those who have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. The call to "judge for yourselves" also aligns with the idea of personal responsibility in faith, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a>, where believers are urged to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. This phrase underscores the importance of individual accountability in understanding and applying spiritual truths.<p><b>what I say.</b><br>Paul's teachings are grounded in divine revelation, yet he invites scrutiny and discernment. This reflects the Berean approach in <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a>, where the Bereans are commended for examining the Scriptures daily to see if Paul's teachings were true. The phrase "what I say" emphasizes the authority of Paul's apostolic message, which he defends throughout his letters, particularly in <a href="/galatians/1-11.htm">Galatians 1:11-12</a>, where he asserts that his gospel is not of human origin but received through revelation from Jesus Christ. This highlights the balance between apostolic authority and the responsibility of believers to engage with and understand the teachings they receive.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. Paul is known for his missionary journeys and his role in spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a></b><br>A diverse and often troubled congregation in the city of Corinth, known for its cultural and moral challenges. Paul writes to them to address various issues and provide guidance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth, commerce, and moral laxity. It was a melting pot of cultures and religions, which presented unique challenges for the early Christians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_discernment.htm">The Call to Discernment</a></b><br>Paul appeals to the Corinthians' ability to reason and discern, emphasizing the importance of using God-given wisdom to evaluate spiritual truths.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/engaging_the_mind_in_faith.htm">Engaging the Mind in Faith</a></b><br>Christianity is not a blind faith; it involves engaging the mind and heart. Believers are encouraged to think critically and judge teachings and practices against Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a></b><br>Paul’s appeal to the Corinthians to judge for themselves highlights the role of community in holding each other accountable to the truth of the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_maturity.htm">Spiritual Maturity</a></b><br>Spiritual maturity involves developing the ability to discern and make judgments based on biblical principles. This maturity is cultivated through prayer, study, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_christianity_prioritize_faith.htm">Why does Christianity demand faith when critical thinking and evidence are more reliable ways of knowing truth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_cor_7_12-16_allow_divorce.htm">How does 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 reconcile with other biblical passages that permit divorce only for adultery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_accept_sacrifices.htm">If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer.htm">If God wants to protect His people, why does He allow the righteous to suffer at the hands of the wicked?</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>(15) <span class= "bld">I speak as to wise men.</span>--These words are not hypothetical; they imply the point of view from which the Apostle is now regarding his readers--viz., competent to recognise the force of his argument. Having warned them against any participation in idolatry, even such as would be involved in joining in the sacrificial feasts, as dangerous to themselves, he now proceeds to show that such a participation would be derogatory to, and incompatible with, their union with Christ. The identity and intimacy of that union is first established by a reference to the Holy Communion, in partaking of which both the unity of the Church and its union with Christ are vividly expressed.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 15-22.</span> - <span class="accented">The inherent disgracefulness of any tampering with idolatry.</span> <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.</span> An appeal to their own reason to confirm his argument (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-13.htm">1 Corinthians 11:13</a>), perhaps with a touch of irony in the first clause (<a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">1 Corinthians 4:10</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/11-19.htm">2 Corinthians 11:19</a>). The word for "I say" is <span class="greek">φημι</span>, I affirm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">I speak</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγω</span> <span class="translit">(legō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to reasonable [people];</span><br /><span class="grk">φρονίμοις</span> <span class="translit">(phronimois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5429.htm">Strong's 5429: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet; in a bad sense conceited.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">judge</span><br /><span class="grk">κρίνατε</span> <span class="translit">(krinate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for yourselves</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(hymeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">I say.</span><br /><span class="grk">φημι</span> <span class="translit">(phēmi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> </span><span class="str2">To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 10:15 I speak as to wise men (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 10:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 10:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 10:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 10:16" /></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>