1 Corinthians 10:18
See Israel after the flesh: are not all eating the sacrifices communicants of the altar?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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, being many, are one bread, one body: for we all partake of one bread.
19Then what do I say? that idolatry is anything? or that an idol is anything?
Cross References
Romans 4:1Then what shall we say that Abraham, our father according to the flesh, has found?
Romans 9:3For I would pray, that I myself might be an offering from Christ; in behalf of my brethren, my kindred according to the flesh:
2 Corinthians 11:18Since many glory in 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 →