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Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
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Privileges Are Not a Safeguard
Commentators agree that Paul begins this section with a stark warning against spiritual overconfidence. He reminds the Corinthians that their ancestors, the Israelites, received incredible divine privileges—being guided by the cloud and saved through the sea—yet most of them fell into sin and were judged. The lesson is that past blessings and spiritual status do not guarantee future faithfulness or safety from temptation.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
1 Corinthians Chapter 10
Regarding the design of this chapter, commentators have not been agreed. Some have supposed that there is no connec…
For (γαρ). Correct text, not δε. Paul appeals to the experience of the Israelites in the wilderness in confirmation of his stateme…
19th Century
Anglican
Moreover, brethren,...—Better, For I would not, brethren, that you should be ignorant. From the strong statement of perso…
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Baptist
Moreover, brethren, I would not that you should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; and…
The word “for” connects these verses with the argument in chs. 8–9. Having challenged the Christians in Corinth to self-discipline, Paul now looks …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, brethren, I would not that you should be ignorant The apostle having sugges…
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To dissuade the Corinthians from communion with idolaters, and security in any sinful course, the apostle sets before them the example of the Jewis…
