1 Corinthians 10:12

And so, whosoever considers himself to be standing, let him be careful not to fall.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

11Now all of these things happened to them as an example, and so they have been written for our correction, because the final age has fallen upon us.

13Temptation should not take hold of you, except what is human. For God is faithful, and he will not permit you to be tempted beyond your ability. Instead, he will effect his Providence, even during temptation, so that you may be able to bear it.

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Cross References

Proverbs 16:18Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall.

Matthew 26:33Then Peter responded by saying to him, “Even if everyone else has fallen away from you, I will never fall away.”

Romans 11:20Well enough. They were broken off because of unbelief. But you stand on faith. So do not choose to savor what is exalted, but instead be afraid.

1 Corinthians 8:2But if anyone considers himself to know anything, he does not yet know in the way that he ought to know.

Revelation 3:17For you declare, ‘I am wealthy, and I have been enriched further, and I have need of nothing.’ And you do not know that you are wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 10:7-15

Admonitions and Warnings. ( a. d. 57.) 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them… Read the whole commentary →

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