1 Corinthians 10
King James Version · 33 verses · 947 cross-references linking it to 362 other chapters
Explore 1 Corinthians 10 in the interactive map- 1Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;48 cross-references: Exodus 14:29, Nehemiah 9:11–12, Psalms 78:13–14, Psalms 105:39, Psalms 106:7–11
- 2And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;15 cross-references: Hebrews 3:2–3, 1 Corinthians 1:13–16, Romans 6:3, Exodus 14:31, John 9:28–29
- 3And did all eat the same spiritual meat;22 cross-references: Deuteronomy 8:3, Nehemiah 9:15, Nehemiah 9:20, Exodus 16:35, Exodus 16:4
- 4And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.46 cross-references: Exodus 17:6, John 7:37, Isaiah 48:21, John 4:14, Psalms 78:15
- 5But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.29 cross-references: Hebrews 3:17, Jude 1:5, Numbers 26:64–65, Numbers 14:37, Numbers 14:28–35
- 6Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.32 cross-references: Jude 1:7, 1 Corinthians 10:11, Hebrews 4:11, Numbers 11:4, Numbers 11:31–34
- 7Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.22 cross-references: Exodus 32:6–8, Psalms 106:19–20, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 10:14, Deuteronomy 9:12
- 8Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.15 cross-references: Numbers 25:1–9, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Psalms 106:29, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Revelation 2:14
- 9Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.32 cross-references: Numbers 21:5–6, Psalms 78:18, Hebrews 3:8–11, Exodus 17:2, Exodus 17:7
- 10Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.37 cross-references: Numbers 14:2, Numbers 16:41, Numbers 14:37, 1 Chronicles 21:15, Philippians 2:14
- 11Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.39 cross-references: Romans 15:4, Romans 13:11, 1 John 2:18, 1 Corinthians 9:10, Philippians 4:5
- 12Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.27 cross-references: Romans 11:20, Proverbs 16:18, 2 Peter 3:17, Matthew 26:40–41, 1 Corinthians 8:2
- 13There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.85 cross-references: 2 Peter 2:9, 2 Timothy 4:18, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Peter 5:8–9, Hebrews 12:4
- 14Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.27 cross-references: Revelation 21:8, 1 John 5:21, 1 Peter 2:11, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Revelation 22:15
- 15I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.16 cross-references: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 8:1, Job 34:2–3, 1 Corinthians 14:20, 1 Corinthians 11:13
- 16The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?40 cross-references: Matthew 26:26–28, 1 Corinthians 11:23–29, Acts 2:42, 1 John 1:7, Hebrews 3:14
- 17For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.25 cross-references: Romans 12:5, Colossians 3:15, 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Corinthians 12:12, Galatians 3:26–28
- 18Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?24 cross-references: Leviticus 7:6, Philippians 3:3–5, Galatians 6:16, Leviticus 3:11, Romans 1:3
- 19What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?28 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 8:4, Deuteronomy 32:21, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Isaiah 40:17, 1 Corinthians 13:2
- 20But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.32 cross-references: Revelation 9:20, Deuteronomy 32:16–17, Psalms 106:37–39, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Chronicles 11:15
- 21Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils.27 cross-references: Matthew 6:24, 1 Kings 18:21, 2 Corinthians 6:15–17, Isaiah 65:11, 1 Corinthians 10:16
- 22Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?54 cross-references: Deuteronomy 32:21, Deuteronomy 32:16, Ezekiel 22:14, Hebrews 10:31, Ecclesiastes 6:10
- 23All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.24 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Ephesians 4:29, Romans 14:19–20, 1 Thessalonians 5:11
- 24Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.14 cross-references: Romans 15:1–2, Philippians 2:4–5, 1 Corinthians 10:33, Philippians 2:21, 1 Corinthians 9:19–23
- 25Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:15 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 8:7, 1 Timothy 4:4, Titus 1:15, Romans 14:14, Acts 10:15
- 26For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.22 cross-references: Psalms 24:1, Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 10:14, Psalms 50:12, Job 41:11
- 27If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.16 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 10:25, Luke 10:7–8, 1 Corinthians 5:9–11, 2 Corinthians 1:13, 2 Corinthians 4:2
- 28But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:27 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 8:10–13, 1 Corinthians 8:7, 1 Corinthians 10:26, Romans 14:15, Matthew 6:31–32
- 29Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?10 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 9:19, Romans 14:15–21, 2 Corinthians 8:21, 1 Corinthians 8:9–13, 1 Corinthians 10:32
- 30For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?9 cross-references: Romans 14:6, 1 Timothy 4:3–4
- 31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.53 cross-references: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, 1 Peter 4:11, Deuteronomy 12:18, Deuteronomy 12:7
- 32Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:37 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 10:33, Acts 20:28, Romans 14:13, 1 Corinthians 8:13, 2 Corinthians 6:3
- 33Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.30 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 10:24, Galatians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 9:19–23, Romans 15:2–3, 2 Corinthians 12:19
Explained connections
- The earth is the Lord's
Psalm 24 declares that the earth and everything in it belongs to the LORD. Paul uses it to free believers to eat market meat with a clear conscience — the same verse also became a common Jewish blessing at meals.
- Sat down to eat, rose up to play
Exodus describes Israel feasting before the golden calf. Paul cites it as a warning example for Corinthians attending idol feasts.
- Baptised in the cloud and the sea
Israel passes through the sea on dry ground under the cloud. Paul calls this a baptism into Moses and warns that, like Israel, the baptised can still fall into idolatry.
- The rock was Christ
Moses strikes the rock at Horeb and water flows for the people. Paul says they drank from a spiritual rock that followed them, and that rock was Christ — the clearest typological statement in Paul's letters.
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Hard questions about 1 Corinthians 10
- Did 23,000 or 24,000 die in the plague at Shittim?
- Should Christians try to please other people, or not?
- May Christians eat meat sacrificed to idols?