God’s Word Translation
1 Corinthians 10:11
11These things happened to make them an example for others. These things were written down as a warning for us who are living in the closing days of history.
1 Corinthians 10:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)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 (ESV)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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)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.
Context of 1 Corinthians 10:11
9We shouldn’t put the Lord to the test as some of them did. They were killed by snakes. 10Don’t complain as some of them did. The angel of death destroyed them. These things happened to make them an example for others. These things were written down as a warning for us who are living in the closing days of history. 12So, people who think they are standing firmly should be careful that they don’t fall. 13There isn’t any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape.
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ταῦτα δὲ τυπικῶς συνέβαινεν ἐκείνοις, ἐγράφη δὲ πρὸς νουθεσίαν ἡμῶν εἰς οὓς τὰ τέλη τῶν αἰώνων κατήντηκεν.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Nowδέde · thenG1161
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- happenedσυμβαίνωsumbainō · to happenG4819
- unto themἐκεῖνοςekeinos · thatG1565
- for ensamplesτύποςtupos · mark/exampleG5179
- they are writtenγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
- forπρόςpros · to/withG4314
- ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- admonitionνουθεσίαnouthesia · admonitionG3559
- uponεἰςeis · towardG1519
- whomὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- the endsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- the endsτέλοςtelos · goal/taxG5056
- of the worldαἰώνaiōn · an age: ageG165
- are comeκαταντάωkatantaō · to come toG2658
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 10:11
- 1 Corinthians 9:10Isn’t he speaking entirely for our benefit? This was written for our benefit so that the person who plows or threshes should expect to receive a share of the crop.
- Romans 15:4Everything written long ago was written to teach us so that we would have confidence through the endurance and encouragement which the Scriptures give us.
- 1 Corinthians 7:29This is what I mean, brothers and sisters: The time has been shortened. While it lasts, those who are married should live as though they were not.
- Philippians 4:5Let everyone know how considerate you are. The Lord is near.
- Hebrews 10:25We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some of you are doing. Instead, we must continue to encourage each other even more as we see the day of the Lord coming.
- 1 John 2:18Children, it’s the end of time. You’ve heard that an antichrist is coming. Certainly, many antichrists are already here. That’s how we know it’s the end of time.
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Upon whom the ends of the world are come - · The end of the times included within the whole duration of the Mosaic economy. For although the word means, in its primary sense, endless being, or duration; yet, in its accommodated sense, it is applied to any round or duration that is complete in itself: and here it evidently means the whole duration of the Mosaic economy. "Thus, therefore," says Dr. Lightfoot, "the apostle speaks in this place that those…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11For ensamples - Greek: “types” ( ́ 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…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 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…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-11The Israelites were God's people and experienced his salvation and provision (see Exodus 13:21–22; 14:21–29). However, they still faced his judgment because they disobeyed.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. Now ... these things ... ensamples--resuming the thread of 1Co 10:6. The oldest manuscripts read, "by way of example." the ends of the world--literally, "of the ages"; the New Testament dispensation in its successive phases (plural, "ends") being the winding up of all former "ages." No new dispensation shall appear till Christ comes as Avenger and Judge; till then the "ends," being many, include various successive periods (compare He 9:26). As we live…Read the comment
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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
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