Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. — study this verse from 1 Corinthians chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.”
1 Corinthians 10:12 · King James Version
Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. ensamples: or, types
Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
There 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. common: or, moderate
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
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“Wherefore”
G5620“him that thinketh”
G1380“he standeth”
G2476“lest”
G3361This verse is found in the book of 1 Corinthians. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
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