1 Corinthians 10:18
Look at Israel according to the flesh; are not those who eat the sacrifices in communion with the altar?
Montgomery New Testament
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 who are many are one bread, one body, for we all do share in the one loaf.
19What then shall we say? that an offering to an idol is anything? or that an idol is really anything?
Cross References
Romans 4:1What then shall we say of Abraham, our ancestor in the flesh?
Romans 9:3For I was on the point of praying to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
2 Corinthians 11:18Since so many are making worldly boasts, I shall boast, too!
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 →