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You know that when you were Gentiles, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.
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A Call to Humility
Commentators agree that Paul reminds the Corinthians of their past as idol-worshippers to foster humility and gratitude. They were once 'led away' to 'dumb idols' by human or even demonic forces. This memory should prevent them from becoming arrogant about their new spiritual gifts and instead cause them to thank God for the profound miracle of their conversion.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You know, etc. This verse is regarded by many as a parenthesis. But it is not necessary to suppose that it is so, or that it does not cohe…
Ye were led away (απαγομενο). The copula ητε is not expressed (common ellipsis) with the participle (periphrastic imperfect passiv…
19th Century
Anglican
You know that you were Gentiles.—Better (according to the weight of manuscript evidence), You know that when you were Gentiles you wer…
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In saying that they had been “led astray to mute idols,” Paul implies that the Corinthians had experienced the effects of evil spirits in their for…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ye know that ye were Gentiles That is, by religion; hence the Syriac version renders it (apnx
Spiritual gifts were extraordinary powers bestowed in the early ages, to convince unbelievers and to spread the gospel. Gifts and graces greatly di…
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13th Century
Catholic
After discussing the three sacraments of Baptism, Matrimony, and the Eucharist, the Apostle begins to talk about things related to the reality sign…
