11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: [1] and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 10:11

New International Version

11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come.

English Standard Version

11 Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come.

The Message

11 These are all warning markers - danger! - in our history books, written down so that we don't repeat their mistakes. Our positions in the story are parallel - they at the beginning, we at the end - and we are just as capable of messing it up as they were.

New King James Version

11 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.

New Living Translation

11 These things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:11

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:6-14

(Read 1 Corinthians 10:6-14)

Carnal desires gain strength by indulgence, therefore should be checked in their first rise. Let us fear the sins of Israel, if we would shun their plagues. And it is but just to fear, that such as tempt Christ, will be left by him in the power of the old serpent. Murmuring against God's disposals and commands, greatly provokes him. Nothing in Scripture is written in vain; and it is our wisdom and duty to learn from it. Others have fallen, and so may we. The Christian's security against sin is distrust of himself. God has not promised to keep us from falling, if we do not look to ourselves. To this word of caution, a word of comfort is added. Others have the like burdens, and the like temptations: what they bear up under, and break through, we may also. God is wise as well as faithful, and will make our burdens according to our strength. He knows what we can bear. He will make a way to escape; he will deliver either from the trial itself, or at least the mischief of it. We have full encouragement to flee from sin, and to be faithful to God. We cannot fall by temptation, if we cleave fast to him. Whether the world smiles or frowns, it is an enemy; but believers shall be strengthened to overcome it, with all its terrors and enticements. The fear of the Lord, put into their hearts, will be the great means of safety.

12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 10:12

New International Version

12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!

English Standard Version

12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.

The Message

12 Don't be so naive and self-confident. You're not exempt. You could fall flat on your face as easily as anyone else. Forget about self-confidence; it's useless. Cultivate God-confidence.

New King James Version

12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

New Living Translation

12 If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:12

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:6-14

(Read 1 Corinthians 10:6-14)

Carnal desires gain strength by indulgence, therefore should be checked in their first rise. Let us fear the sins of Israel, if we would shun their plagues. And it is but just to fear, that such as tempt Christ, will be left by him in the power of the old serpent. Murmuring against God's disposals and commands, greatly provokes him. Nothing in Scripture is written in vain; and it is our wisdom and duty to learn from it. Others have fallen, and so may we. The Christian's security against sin is distrust of himself. God has not promised to keep us from falling, if we do not look to ourselves. To this word of caution, a word of comfort is added. Others have the like burdens, and the like temptations: what they bear up under, and break through, we may also. God is wise as well as faithful, and will make our burdens according to our strength. He knows what we can bear. He will make a way to escape; he will deliver either from the trial itself, or at least the mischief of it. We have full encouragement to flee from sin, and to be faithful to God. We cannot fall by temptation, if we cleave fast to him. Whether the world smiles or frowns, it is an enemy; but believers shall be strengthened to overcome it, with all its terrors and enticements. The fear of the Lord, put into their hearts, will be the great means of safety.