Lenten Season · Third Sunday of Lent · Year C
1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Warnings from Israel and God's Faithfulness
March 19, 2028
Overview & Insights
"God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape." (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Paul recalls Israel's wilderness failures as warnings against idolatry, sexual immorality, and grumbling, saying these things were written down for the instruction of the church. He assures the Corinthians that God is faithful and will provide a way of escape so they can endure temptation.
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Commentary
1 Corinthians 10 Commentaries BibleHub
Verse-by-verse classic commentaries gathered on Paul's wilderness warning.
1 Corinthians 10 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
A plain-language walk through the chapter's warning against idolatry.
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Working Preacher
A scholar's commentary written specifically for this Sunday in the lectionary cycle.
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A preaching-focused reading of Paul's sobering wilderness illustration for Lent.
1 Corinthians 10 Commentary Precept Austin
An extensive evangelical commentary compilation keyed to each verse.
1 Corinthians 10 (Haydock Commentary) Haydock Commentary
A Catholic commentary tradition reading of Paul's warning against presumption.
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