1 Corinthians 10:18
Look at Israel by natural descent. Have not those who eat of the sacrifices, communion with the altar?
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
In Context
17For we, the many, are one loaf, one body; for we all share in that one loaf.
Cross References
Romans 4:1What advantage then shall we say that Abraham our father had as to the flesh?
Romans 9:3For I could wish to be myself accursed and cast out from Christ in behalf of my brethren, my kinsmen as to the flesh;
2 Corinthians 11:18Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I will boast 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 →