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A Question of Allegiance
Commentators unanimously explain that Paul's use of 'cannot' refers to a moral and spiritual impossibility, not a physical one. A Christian cannot consistently or rightly claim allegiance to Christ while also participating in acts of worship dedicated to demons (idols). As multiple scholars note, one cannot serve two masters; loyalty to Christ and fellowship with demons are mutually exclusive.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 10:21
18th Century
Theologian
You cannot drink the cup of the Lord, etc. This does not mean that they had no physical ability to do this, or that it was a natural impos…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 10:21
Ye cannot (ου δυνασθε). Morally impossible to drink the Lord's cup and the cup of demons, to partake of the Lord's table and the t…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 10:21–22
19th Century
Bishop
You cannot . . .—Here follows the special reason why the Apostle desires them not to partake of the wine poured out as an offering…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 10:21–28
19th Century
Preacher
You cannot be partakers of the Lord's table and of the table of devil. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He? All things …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 10:21
To make it clearer, Paul speaks of “the Lord’s table”—a term that the Corinthian converts from paganism would readily associate with “tables” used …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 10:21
17th Century
Pastor
You cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils ,
&c.] Not only they ought not, but they could not right…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 10:15–22
17th Century
Minister
Did not joining in the Lord's Supper show a profession of faith in Christ crucified, and of adoring gratitude to Him for His salvation? Christians,…