Thematic Bible
1 Corinthians 10:1 (show verse)
For I do not want you to be unaware, believers, that our fathers were all under the cloud [in which God’s presence went before them] and they all passed [miraculously and safely] through the [Red] Sea;
1 Corinthians 10:2 (show verse)
And all [of them] were baptized into Moses [into his safekeeping as their leader] in the cloud and in the sea;
1 Corinthians 10:3 (show verse)
and all [of them] ate the same spiritual food;
Examples » What and who are examples
Spiritual food » General references to
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Christ
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Living waters » The lord being the fountain of living waters
Manna » Figurative
Manna » Called » Spiritual meat
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
Types » Of the saviour » Manna
Spiritual food » General references to
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Christ
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Living waters » The lord being the fountain of living waters
Manna » Figurative
Manna » Called » Spiritual meat
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
Types » Of the saviour » Manna
1 Corinthians 10:4 (show verse)
and all [of them] drank the same spiritual drink, for they were drinking from a spiritual rock which followed them; and the rock was Christ.
Christ » Names of » Rock
Examples » What and who are examples
Spiritual food » General references to
Jesus Christ » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Was with the israelites in the wilderness
Jesus Christ » Names of » Rock
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Christ
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Living waters » The lord being the fountain of living waters
Names » Of Christ » Rock
Rock » Figurative
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as source of spiritual gifts
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ, the water of life
Symbols and similitudes » The rock that was struck, of Christ
Symbols and similitudes » The rock that was struck
Types of Christ » Rock of horeb
Examples » What and who are examples
Spiritual food » General references to
Jesus Christ » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Was with the israelites in the wilderness
Jesus Christ » Names of » Rock
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Christ
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Living waters » The lord being the fountain of living waters
Names » Of Christ » Rock
Rock » Figurative
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as source of spiritual gifts
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ, the water of life
Symbols and similitudes » The rock that was struck, of Christ
Symbols and similitudes » The rock that was struck
Types of Christ » Rock of horeb
1 Corinthians 10:5 (show verse)
Nevertheless, God was not well-pleased with most of them, for they were scattered along the ground in the wilderness [because their lack of self-control led to disobedience which led to death].
1 Corinthians 10:6 (show verse)
Now these things [the warnings and admonitions] took place as examples for us, so that we would not crave evil things as they did.
1 Corinthians 10:7 (show verse)
Do not be worshipers of handmade gods, as some of them were; just as it is written [in Scripture], “The people sat down to eat and drink [after sacrificing to the golden calf at Horeb], and stood up to play [indulging in immoral activities].”
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Are for examples to others
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Calf of gold » Worshipped with profane revelry
Calf of gold » Punishment of those who worshipped a warning to others
Examples » What and who are examples
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With singing and dancing
Punishment of the The Wicked » Should be a warning to others
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Calf of gold » Worshipped with profane revelry
Calf of gold » Punishment of those who worshipped a warning to others
Examples » What and who are examples
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With singing and dancing
Punishment of the The Wicked » Should be a warning to others
1 Corinthians 10:8 (show verse)
We must not indulge in [nor tolerate] sexual immorality, as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand [suddenly] fell [dead] in a single day!
1 Corinthians 10:9 (show verse)
We must not tempt the Lord [that is, test His patience, question His purpose or exploit His goodness], as some of them did—and they were killed by serpents.
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Are for examples to others
Examples » What and who are examples
Jesus Christ » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Was with the israelites in the wilderness
Presumption » Warnings against
Punishment of the The Wicked » Should be a warning to others
Rebellion against God » Provokes Christ
Serpent » Fiery (poisonous), sent as a plague upon the israelites
Serpents » Often sent as a punishment
Temptation » Not tempting the lord
Temptation » The reward for tempting the lord
Examples » What and who are examples
Jesus Christ » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Was with the israelites in the wilderness
Presumption » Warnings against
Punishment of the The Wicked » Should be a warning to others
Rebellion against God » Provokes Christ
Serpent » Fiery (poisonous), sent as a plague upon the israelites
Serpents » Often sent as a punishment
Temptation » Not tempting the lord
Temptation » The reward for tempting the lord
1 Corinthians 10:10 (show verse)
And do not murmur [in unwarranted discontent], as some of them did—and were destroyed by the destroyer.
1 Corinthians 10:11 (show verse)
Now these things happened to them as an example and warning [to us]; they were written for our instruction [to admonish and equip us], upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Are for examples to others
Examples » What and who are examples
Punishment of the The Wicked » Should be a warning to others
Purpose » Of the bible » To relate human experience as a warning
The scriptures » Designed for » Admonishing
The bible » Purpose » To relate human experience as a warning
Wicked people » Warned
Word » Purpose of » To relate human experience as a warning
Examples » What and who are examples
Punishment of the The Wicked » Should be a warning to others
Purpose » Of the bible » To relate human experience as a warning
The scriptures » Designed for » Admonishing
The bible » Purpose » To relate human experience as a warning
Wicked people » Warned
Word » Purpose of » To relate human experience as a warning
1 Corinthians 10:12 (show verse)
Therefore let the one who thinks he stands firm [immune to temptation, being overconfident and self-righteous], take care that he does not fall [into sin and condemnation].
Backsliding » Warnings against
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Examples » What and who are examples
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against presumption
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Examples » What and who are examples
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against presumption
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
1 Corinthians 10:13 (show verse)
No temptation [regardless of its source] has overtaken or enticed you that is not common to human experience [nor is any temptation unusual or beyond human resistance]; but God is faithful [to His word—He is compassionate and trustworthy], and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability [to resist], but along with the temptation He [has in the past and is now and] will [always] provide the way out as well, so that you will be able to endure it [without yielding, and will overcome temptation with joy].
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Deliverance from, promised to believers
Consolation under Affliction » To the tempted
Deliverance » Divine, example of » Promised to believers
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
fruit of the Spirit » Faithfulness
God » Is declared to be » Faithful
God » Promises to the tempted » Provision of a way of escape
God's Promises » Of deliverance » Promised to believers
God's Promises » To the tempted » Provision of a way of escape
Limitations of satan » A limit to his temptations
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Temptation
Satan » Indwelling limited in power » A limit to his temptations
Temptation » Encouragement to those in the midst of
Temptation » God limiting temptation
Temptation » God will not suffer saints to be exposed to, beyond their powers to bear
Temptation » God will make a way for saints to escape out of
Temptation » Always conformable to the nature of man
Temptation » God enables the saints to bear
promises to Tempted » Provision of a way of escape
Consolation under Affliction » To the tempted
Deliverance » Divine, example of » Promised to believers
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
fruit of the Spirit » Faithfulness
God » Is declared to be » Faithful
God » Promises to the tempted » Provision of a way of escape
God's Promises » Of deliverance » Promised to believers
God's Promises » To the tempted » Provision of a way of escape
Limitations of satan » A limit to his temptations
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Temptation
Satan » Indwelling limited in power » A limit to his temptations
Temptation » Encouragement to those in the midst of
Temptation » God limiting temptation
Temptation » God will not suffer saints to be exposed to, beyond their powers to bear
Temptation » God will make a way for saints to escape out of
Temptation » Always conformable to the nature of man
Temptation » God enables the saints to bear
promises to Tempted » Provision of a way of escape
1 Corinthians 10:14 (show verse)
Therefore, my beloved, run [keep far, far away] from [any sort of] idolatry [and that includes loving anything more than God, or participating in anything that leads to sin and enslaves the soul].
1 Corinthians 10:15 (show verse)
I am speaking as to wise and sensible people; judge [carefully and thoughtfully consider] for yourselves what I say.
1 Corinthians 10:16 (show verse)
Is the cup of blessing which we bless [at the Lord’s Supper] not a sharing in the blood of Christ? [Indeed it is.] Is the bread which we break not a sharing in the body of Christ? [Indeed it is.]
Body » The body of Christ
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Sacrament of the lord's supper
Communion » With Christ with God » The sacrament of
Communion of the lord's supper » Is the communion of the body and blood of Christ
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in the lord's supper
Lord's » Days » Supper, the
Meat » Sacrificed
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Union with Christ » Saints » Enjoy, in the lord's supper
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Sacrament of the lord's supper
Communion » With Christ with God » The sacrament of
Communion of the lord's supper » Is the communion of the body and blood of Christ
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in the lord's supper
Lord's » Days » Supper, the
Meat » Sacrificed
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Union with Christ » Saints » Enjoy, in the lord's supper
1 Corinthians 10:17 (show verse)
Since there is one bread, we [believers] who are many are [united into] one body; for we all partake of the one bread [which represents the body of Christ].
Body » The body of Christ
Bread » Illustrative » (partaking of,) of communion of saints
Bread » Figurative
Church » Unity of
The church » Unity of
Communion of saints » In the lord's supper
Meat » Sacrificed
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Showbread » Illustrative of » The church
Union with Christ » Saints » Enjoy, in the lord's supper
Unity » In Christ
Bread » Illustrative » (partaking of,) of communion of saints
Bread » Figurative
Church » Unity of
The church » Unity of
Communion of saints » In the lord's supper
Meat » Sacrificed
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Showbread » Illustrative of » The church
Union with Christ » Saints » Enjoy, in the lord's supper
Unity » In Christ
1 Corinthians 10:18 (show verse)
Consider the people of Israel; are those who eat the sacrifices not partners of the altar [united in their worship of the same God]? [Indeed they are.]
1 Corinthians 10:19 (show verse)
What do I mean then? That a thing offered to idols is anything [special or changed simply because it is offered], or that an idol is anything?
1 Corinthians 10:20 (show verse)
On the contrary, the things which the Gentiles (pagans) sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons [in effect], and not to God; and I do not want you to become partners with demons [by eating at feasts in pagan temples].
Communion » What cannot have communion together
Demons » Confess Christ » Worship of
Demons » Worship of
Devil » Worship
Fellowship » What not to have fellowship with
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
the Heathen » Described as » Worshippers of the devil
Idolatry » Saints should » Not partake of any thing connected with
Images » Other objects of worship » Devils worshipped
Meat » Sacrificed
Partaking » What cannot be partaken together
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Sacrifices » Offered to false gods, are offered to devils
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Worship of
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Worship » Musical instruments used in » Of devils
false Worship » Other objects of worship » Devils worshipped
FALSE » Other objects of worship » Devils worshipped
Demons » Confess Christ » Worship of
Demons » Worship of
Devil » Worship
Fellowship » What not to have fellowship with
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
the Heathen » Described as » Worshippers of the devil
Idolatry » Saints should » Not partake of any thing connected with
Images » Other objects of worship » Devils worshipped
Meat » Sacrificed
Partaking » What cannot be partaken together
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Sacrifices » Offered to false gods, are offered to devils
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Worship of
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Worship » Musical instruments used in » Of devils
false Worship » Other objects of worship » Devils worshipped
FALSE » Other objects of worship » Devils worshipped
1 Corinthians 10:21 (show verse)
You cannot drink [both] the Lord’s cup and the cup of demons. You cannot share in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons [thereby becoming partners with them].
Communion » What cannot have communion together
Communion of the lord's supper » Partakers of, be wholly separate unto God
Cup » Used in the institution of the lord's supper
Cup » Of the table of demons
Demons » Worship of
Evil » Kiss » Partakers of
Fellowship » What not to have fellowship with
Meat » Sacrificed
Partakers » Of evil
Partaking » What cannot be partaken together
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of the lord's supper
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of idolatrous feasts
Communion of the lord's supper » Partakers of, be wholly separate unto God
Cup » Used in the institution of the lord's supper
Cup » Of the table of demons
Demons » Worship of
Evil » Kiss » Partakers of
Fellowship » What not to have fellowship with
Meat » Sacrificed
Partakers » Of evil
Partaking » What cannot be partaken together
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of the lord's supper
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of idolatrous feasts
1 Corinthians 10:22 (show verse)
Do we [really] provoke the Lord to jealousy [when we eat food sacrificed to handmade “gods” at pagan feasts]? Are we [spiritually] stronger than He? [Certainly not! He knows that the idols are nothing. But we deeply offend Him.]
1 Corinthians 10:23 (show verse)
All things are lawful [that is, morally legitimate, permissible], but not all things are beneficial or advantageous. All things are lawful, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life].
Christian ministers » Tact of
Edification » Use self-denial to promote, in others
Edification » All things not edifying
Expediency » All things not being expedient
Law » What is lawful for believers
Liberty » Limitations of
Meat » Sacrificed
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Even lawful things
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Edification » Use self-denial to promote, in others
Edification » All things not edifying
Expediency » All things not being expedient
Law » What is lawful for believers
Liberty » Limitations of
Meat » Sacrificed
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Even lawful things
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
1 Corinthians 10:24 (show verse)
Let no one seek [only] his own good, but [also] that of the other person.
Love to man » Saints should » Be disinterested in
Meat » Sacrificed
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring the profit of others
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not seeking our own profit
Selfishness » Especially forbidden to saints
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Meat » Sacrificed
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring the profit of others
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not seeking our own profit
Selfishness » Especially forbidden to saints
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
1 Corinthians 10:25 (show verse)
[Regarding meat offered to idols:] Eat anything that is sold in the meat market without asking any questions for the sake of your conscience,
1 Corinthians 10:26 (show verse)
For the [whole] earth is the Lord’s, and everything that is in it.
1 Corinthians 10:27 (show verse)
If one of the unbelievers invites you [to a meal at his home] and you want to go, eat whatever is served to you without asking questions [about its source] for the sake of your conscience.
Earth » Earth belonging to the lord
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Guests » Advices to » Not to be critical of food
Idolatry » Accompanied by feasts
Manners » Rules for guests
Meat » Sacrificed
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Social functions » Advices to guests » Not to be critical of food
Social life » Guests advices to » Not to be critical of food
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Guests » Advices to » Not to be critical of food
Idolatry » Accompanied by feasts
Manners » Rules for guests
Meat » Sacrificed
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Social functions » Advices to guests » Not to be critical of food
Social life » Guests advices to » Not to be critical of food
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
1 Corinthians 10:28 (show verse)
But if anyone says to you, “This meat has been offered in sacrifice to an idol,” do not eat it, out of consideration for the one who told you, and for conscience’s sake—
1 Corinthians 10:29 (show verse)
and by conscience I mean for the sake of the other man’s, not yours. For why is my freedom [of choice] judged by another’s conscience [another’s ethics—another’s sense of right and wrong]?
Christian ministers » Tact of
Conscience » Of others, not to be offended
Evil » Appearance of, to be avoided
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Not offend others by
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Assert
Meat » Sacrificed
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Toleration » Religions
Conscience » Of others, not to be offended
Evil » Appearance of, to be avoided
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Not offend others by
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Assert
Meat » Sacrificed
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Toleration » Religions
1 Corinthians 10:30 (show verse)
If I take my share [of food] with thankfulness, why am I accused because of something for which I give thanks?
1 Corinthians 10:31 (show verse)
So then, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of [our great] God.
Being Devoted to God » Should be exhibited in » Doing all to God's glory
Christian ministers » Tact of
Conscience » Of others, not to be offended
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Evil » Appearance of, to be avoided
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Doing all to him
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Doing all to glorify him
Glory » Glorifying the lord
Meat » Sacrificed
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Sincerity » Whatever is done must be done with
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Toleration » Religions
Christian ministers » Tact of
Conscience » Of others, not to be offended
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Evil » Appearance of, to be avoided
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Doing all to him
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Doing all to glorify him
Glory » Glorifying the lord
Meat » Sacrificed
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Sincerity » Whatever is done must be done with
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Toleration » Religions
1 Corinthians 10:32 (show verse)
Do not offend Jews or Greeks or even the church of God [but live to honor Him];
Christian ministers » Tact of
Conscience » Of others, not to be offended
Evil » Appearance of, to be avoided
Greece » Inhabitants of » Called "gentiles" (non-jews)
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Not offend others by
Meat » Sacrificed
Ministers » Should avoid giving unnecessary offence
Offence » Occasions of, forbidden
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Toleration » Religions
Conscience » Of others, not to be offended
Evil » Appearance of, to be avoided
Greece » Inhabitants of » Called "gentiles" (non-jews)
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Not offend others by
Meat » Sacrificed
Ministers » Should avoid giving unnecessary offence
Offence » Occasions of, forbidden
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Toleration » Religions
1 Corinthians 10:33 (show verse)
just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved.
Christian ministers » Tact of
Edification » Use self-denial to promote, in others
Evil » Appearance of, to be avoided
Meat » Sacrificed
Ministers » Should avoid giving unnecessary offence
Ministers » Should seek the salvation of their flock
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring the profit of others
Self-denial » Instances of » Paul, in laboring for his own support while he also taught
Selfishness » Ministers should be devoid of
Selfishness » Exhibited in » Seeking our own
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
The lord seeking that which was lost » What not to seek
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
Unselfishness » Paul
Edification » Use self-denial to promote, in others
Evil » Appearance of, to be avoided
Meat » Sacrificed
Ministers » Should avoid giving unnecessary offence
Ministers » Should seek the salvation of their flock
Sacrifice » Meat » Idols
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring the profit of others
Self-denial » Instances of » Paul, in laboring for his own support while he also taught
Selfishness » Ministers should be devoid of
Selfishness » Exhibited in » Seeking our own
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
The lord seeking that which was lost » What not to seek
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
Unselfishness » Paul