1 Corinthians 10:18
Behold Israel according to the flesh. Are not they who eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
In Context
17Because we, the many, are one loaf, one body; for we all share in that one loaf.
19What then do I say? That an idol is anything, or that what is offered to idols is anything?
Cross References
Romans 4:1WHAT then shall we say that Abraham our father found, as pertaining to the flesh?
Romans 9:3For I myself could wish to be accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh;
2 Corinthians 11:18Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I also will boast.
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 →