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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 12:2
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 12:2
Ye were led away (απαγομενο). The copula ητε is not expressed (common ellipsis) with the participle (periphrastic imperfect passiv…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 12:2
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 12:2
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…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 12:2
17th Century
Pastor
Ye know that ye were Gentiles
That is, by religion; hence the Syriac version renders it (apnx
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 12:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Spiritual gifts were extraordinary powers bestowed in the early ages, to convince unbelievers and to spread the gospel. Gifts and graces greatly di…