NKJV I Corinthians 4 Stewards of the Mysteries of God 1 Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. To which is added a third, taken from the priests of the Israelitish nation, who eating of the sacrifices, were partakers of the altar, worshipped the God of Israel, and had communion with him; and so in like manner eating of the sacrifices offered to idols, and especially in one of their temples, might be very well interpreted a partaking of their altars, a worshipping of them, and so idolatry, 1Co 10:18 not that he thought that an idol was to be considered as a deity, or that things offered to it were upon an equal foot with the Lord's supper, or Jewish sacrifices, 1Co 10:19 but as there was a communion in the one, so in the other; for as for the sacrifices of the Gentiles, they were offered to devils, and not to God; and which he mentions to deter them from having the most distant regard to such sacrifices, 1Co 10:20 it being the most inconsistent, as well as shocking thing in the world, to partake of both cups and tables, those of the Lord, and those of devils, 1Co 10:21 wherefore the apostle dissuades from such idolatrous practice, from the pernicious and dangerous consequences of them, stirring up the Lord to jealousy, fighting against him, and being destroyed of him, 1Co 10:22. 14Therefore, my beloved, (V)flee from idolatry. Are not those who eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? Luke-Acts Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. Numbers 20:11 And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also. 16:4, 15, 35; Deut. Any other use of the NKJV must be in conformity with the Quotation Policy for the New King James Version. Others have the like burdens, and the like temptations: what they bear up under, and break through, we may also. the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the, All things are lawful for me, but not all things are. Read more But should anyone present point at certain meat, and say that was offered to idols, then it was advisable not to eat of it; partly for the sake of the unbeliever that pointed at it, who would be hardened in his idolatry by it; and partly for the sake of the conscience of a weak believer present, who might be offended at it; and the reason given to enforce such a conduct is, because there is plenty of other food without it, 1Co 10:28. 3And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. Cookie Notice: 11 For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that . 24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being. Any other use of the NKJV must be in conformity with the Quotation Policy for the New King James Version. 27 If . And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. 30But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food (AU)over which I give thanks? 7(G)And do not become idolaters as were some of them. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading the book. New English Translation, A service of Logos Bible Software. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular. 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Whether the world smiles or frowns, it is an enemy; but believers shall be strengthened to overcome it, with all its terrors and enticements. 106:37; Gal. eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience sake. For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel. Westminster Leningrad Codex, 24:16; 1 Chr. ), Ex. Legacy Standard Bible 2021, By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Historical Books New Living Translation, Used by permission. Translations available: The text of the New King James Version (NKJV) appearing on or deriving from this or any other web page is for personal use only. Lewis? Christianity by no means forbids the common offices of kindness, or allows uncourteous behaviour to any, however they may differ from us in religious sentiments or practices. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble. 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And then the apostle explains whose conscience he meant; not the conscience of him that is invited, but either of the unbeliever, or the weak brother; and suggests a reason why he should not make use of his liberty in their presence, and under such circumstances, lest it should be censured and condemned, 1Co 10:29 or he be reproached for what he had, through good will, and had reason to be thankful for, 1Co 10:30 wherefore, upon the whole, the apostle advises in this affair, and in all others, to have the glory of God in view in the first place, 1Co 10:31 and next to that to be careful not to offend any sort of persons whatever, 1Co 10:32 and proposes himself as an example in these things to be followed; who sought not his own advantage, but the pleasure and profit of others, and to promote, as much as in him lay, their salvation, and not hinder it, 1Co 10:33. 9:20. they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have fellowship with demons. 8:3; Neh. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. 3and all ate the same spiritual food, 4and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank of a spiritual rock which followed them: (now the rock was the Christ;). But let none presume upon their great privileges, or profession of the truth; these will not secure heavenly happiness. Verses 23-33 There were cases wherein Christians might eat what had been offered to idols, without sin. 25(AO)Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience sake; 26for (AP)the earth is the Lords, and all its fullness.. And in order to their standing, he particularly dehorts them from idolatry, 1Co 10:14 and every appearance of it, as eating things offered to idols, in an idol's temple, which is what he has chiefly in view, as appears by the following verses: and whereas they were men of wisdom and judgment whom he addressed, he was the more encouraged to use the following arguments with them, the force of which they would understand, 1Co 10:15. The Whole Bible Webster's Bible, Darby Translation, Used by permission. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. The writings of Philo, and the Alexandrian school of thought in general, had familiarized all Jewish readers with language of this kind. 2 Corinthians 10:1 (MGNT NASB95) Full Chapter Bible. 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