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1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Warnings From Israel’s History
June 4, 2026
Overview & Insights
“These things happened to them as an example... Let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” (1 Corinthians 10:11-12)
“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” Using an example from the Hebrew Scriptures, Paul compares the self-confidence of the “strong” (chap. 9) to the attitude of the Israelites, who, in spite of having experienced God’s mighty salvation through the sea, grumbled about their new situation. Instead of thanking God, they violated their covenant and put God to the test. Their example is a warning to the Christ followers who think themselves strong enough to participate in pagan feasts. Like the Israelites of old, they too might find themselves overcome with temptation. The God who gives freedom is also a jealous God who punishes all who participate in idol worship. Interpretive Insights 10:1 For I do not want you to be ignorant . . . that our ancestors.
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1 Corinthians 10 Commentary1 Cor 10 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the cup of blessing and the one loaf.
1 Corinthians 10:16 Commentaries1 Cor 10:16 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on sharing in the body and blood of Christ.
1 Corinthians 10 Commentary1 Cor 10 Commentary Precept Austin
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Barnes' Notes: 1 Corinthians 10Barnes' Notes: 1 Cor 10 StudyLight
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Background & Word Study
1 Corinthians 10 (Douay-Rheims with Haydock)1 Cor 10 (Douay-Rheims with Haydock) New Advent · Catholic Encyclopedia
The Catholic text with Haydock's notes on the communion of the one bread.
Book of 1 Corinthians OverviewBook of 1 Cor Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the letter and its teaching on the one body.
1 Corinthians 10:16 Interlinear1 Cor 10:16 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word of the cup of blessing that we bless.
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Why recall Israel's wilderness story?
Israel was baptized in the cloud and sea yet fell in the desert; Paul holds this up as a warning against presumption, promising that God gives a way of escape from every temptation.
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