Trinity/After Pentecost · The Ninth Sunday after Trinity
1 Corinthians 10:6-13
Warnings from Israel and God's Faithfulness
August 2, 2026
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
Enduring Word Bible Commentary 1 Corinthians Chapter 10 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on Israel as a warning and God's faithful way of escape.
1 Corinthians 10:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the wilderness examples and the promise for those who are tempted.
1 Corinthians 10, Expository Notes StudyLight
Thomas Constable's expository notes on the warnings from Israel's history and standing firm.
1 Corinthians 10 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of word studies and cross references worked verse by verse through the wilderness warnings.
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of Israel's example and the faithful God who provides a way through temptation.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: 1 Corinthians Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on 1 Corinthians, its setting in Corinth, and Paul's pastoral concerns.
Overview: 1 Corinthians BibleProject
An animated overview of the letter that frames Paul's warnings about idolatry and Christian freedom.
1 Corinthians 10:6 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for example, temptation, and way of escape.
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