1 Corinthians 10:26

1 Corinthians 10:26 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.
• New International Version (NIV)for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)For "the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof."
• New King James Version (NKJV)for “the earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness.”

Context of 1 Corinthians 10:26

24Let no one seek his own [advantage], but that of the other. 25Everything sold in the shambles eat, making no inquiry for conscience sake. For the earth [is] the Lord's and its fulness. 27But if any one of the unbelievers invite you, and ye are minded to go, all that is set before you eat, making no inquiry for conscience sake. 28But if any one say to you, This is offered to holy purposes, do not eat, for his sake that pointed it out, and conscience sake;

1 Corinthians 10:26 word by word

τοῦ κυρίου γὰρ ἡ γῆ καὶ τὸ πλήρωμα αὐτῆς.¶Read the interlinear

• earthγῆgē · earth: planetG1093

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 10:26

• 1 Corinthians 10:28But if any one say to you, This is offered to holy purposes, do not eat, for his sake that pointed it out, and conscience sake;
• Exodus 19:5And now, if ye will hearken to my voice indeed and keep my covenant, then shall ye be my own possession out of all the peoples — for all the earth is mine —
• Deuteronomy 10:14Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens belong to Jehovah thy God; the earth and all that is therein.
• Job 41:11Who hath first given to me, that I should repay [him]? [Whatsoever is] under the whole heaven is mine.
• Psalms 24:1The earth is Jehovah's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
• Psalms 50:12If I were hungry, I would not tell thee; for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.
• 1 Timothy 6:17Enjoin on those rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to trust on the uncertainty of riches; but in the God who affords us all things richly for [our] enjoyment;

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10:26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26For the earth is the Lord's - And because God made the earth and its fullness, all animals, plants, and vegetables, there can be nothing in it or them impure or unholy; because all are the creatures of God.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26For the earth is the Lord‘s - This is quoted from Psalm 24:1. The same sentiment is also found in Psalm 50:11, and in Deuteronomy 10:14. It is here urged as a reason why it; is right to partake of the meat offered in the market. It all belongs to the Lord. It does not really belong to the idol, even though it has been offered to it. It may, therefore, be partaken of as his gift, and should be received with gratitude. And the fulness thereof - All that the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-33Verses 23-33 There were cases wherein Christians might eat what had been offered to idols, without sin. Such as when the flesh was sold in the market as common food, for the priest to whom it had been given. But a Christian must not merely consider what is lawful, but what is expedient, and to edify others. Christianity by no means forbids the common offices of kindness, or allows uncourteous behaviour to any, however they may differ from us in religious…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-200Paul concludes the discussion started in 8:1 with guidance on when Christians may eat meat offered to an idol and when they should not (see study note on 1 Corinthians 8:1–11:1). His guidance emphasizes the principle of giving up one's rights out of love (see also 8:13–9:23).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2626. The ground on which such eating without questioning is justified is, the earth and all its contents ("the fulness thereof," Psa 20:1; 50:12), including all meats, belong to the Lord, and are appointed for our use; and where conscience suggests no scruple, all are to be eaten (Ro 14:14, 20; 1Ti 4:4, 5; compare Ac 10:15).Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 10:26

• Expediency
• Prudence
• Quotations and Allusions

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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings