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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 10:13

But such as is common to man; rather, except such as is human; i.e. such as man can bear. The last verse was a warning; this is an encouragement. Having just heard what efforts even St. Paul had to make to run in the Christian race, and how terribly their fathers in the wilderness had failed to meet the requirements of God, they might be inclined to throw up every effort in despair. St. Paul, therefore, reminds them that these temptations were not superhuman, but were such as men had ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 10:13

Temptation. With warning the inspired teacher conjoins encouragement. The self confident are admonished lest their high opinion of themselves should be the occasion of their fall. And, in the next verse, the timid are cheered by the assurance that, although they must be tempted, a Divine Deliverer shall appear upon their behalf, and they shall be led in the path of safety. This is an assurance consolatory to all who are desirous to turn the discipline of life to high spiritual account, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 10:13

The hour of temptation. I. TEMPTATION COMES TO ALL . It came to the writer of this Epistle, to all the apostles, to Christ himself. It has come to the great and good in all ages, as well as to the insignificant and evil. It will come to us. The conditions of our life on earth make it unavoidable. It must not be regarded as indicative of Divine disfavour or as an evil altogether. The salutary effect of the hour of temptation has often been shown in the hour after temptation.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 10:13

The commonness of our temptation. "No temptation taken you but such as is common to man." In Christian experience there is constant fresh surprise at the forms which temptation can take; and one of our gravest difficulties arises from our fear that the forms are special to us—such as no ethers have known. We are thus led to think that we must battle with the temptation alone, since we can hope to gain no real help from the sympathy or the experience of our Christian brethren. It is a great... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 10:11

For ensamples - Greek: “types” (τύποι tupoi). The same word which is used in 1 Corinthians 10:6. This verse is a repetition of the admonition contained in that verse, in order to impress it more deeply on the memory; see the note at 1 Corinthians 10:6. The sense is, not that these things took place simply and solely to be examples, or admonitions, but that their occurrence illustrated great principles of human nature and of the divine government; they showed the weakness of men, and their... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 10:12

Wherefore - As the result of all these admonitions. Let this be the effect of all that we learn from the unhappy self-confidence of the Jews, to admonish us not to put reliance on our own strength.That thinketh he standeth - That supposes himself to be firm in the love of God, and in the knowledge of his truth; that regards himself as secure, and that will be therefore disposed to rely on his own strength.Take heed lest he fall - Into sin, idolatry, or any other form of iniquity. We learn... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 10:13

There hath no temptation taken you - What temptation the apostle refers to here is not quite certain. It is probable, however, that he refers to such as would, in their circumstances, have a tendency to induce them to forsake their allegiance to their Lord, and to lead them into idolatry and sin. These might be either open persecutions, or afflictions on account of their religion; or they might be the various allurements which were spread around them from the prevalence of idolatry. They might... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

1 Corinthians 10:11-13. Now all these things These various calamitous events; happened unto them for ensamples That we might learn wisdom at their expense, and not trust to external privileges, while we go on in a course of disobedience to the divine authority. The apostle’s meaning is, that punishment inflicted on sinners in a public and extraordinary manner, makes them examples of the divine vengeance to their own generation, and to all succeeding ones which have any knowledge of their... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Warnings from history (10:1-13)Paul now illustrates from the history of Israel that some might join in the fellowship of God’s people, but miss out on the final blessing. All the people of Israel were united with Moses in their escape from Egypt and all enjoyed God’s provision through none other than Christ himself. But only two, Joshua and Caleb, entered into the blessing of the promised land. The rest disobeyed and were punished (10:1-5). (For relevant stories see Exodus 13:17-22; Exodus... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 10:11

unto = to. ensamples . Greek. tupos , as in 1 Corinthians 10:6 , but the texts read "typically". are = were. admonition = warning. Greek. nouthesia. Elsewhere, Ephesians 6:4 .Titus 3:10 . world = ages. App-129 . are come . Greek. katantao. See Acts 16:1 . read more

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