1 Corinthians 10:18
Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
King James Version
In Context
17For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
Cross References
Leviticus 3:11And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD.
Leviticus 7:11And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD.
1 Samuel 9:12And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for there is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place:
Romans 4:1What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
Romans 9:3For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
2 Corinthians 11:18Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 10:16-23
Against Countenancing Idolatry. ( a. d. 57.) 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered… Read the whole commentary →