1 Corinthians 10:12

Therefore let the man who thinks that he stands take care that he does not fall.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11These things happened to them by way of warning, and were recorded to serve as a caution to us, in whose days the close of the ages has come.

13No temptation has come upon you that is not common to all mankind. God will not fail you, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength; but, when he sends the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, so that you may have strength to endure.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:33“If every one else falls away from you,” Peter answered, “I shall never fall away!”

Romans 11:20True; it was because of their want of faith that they were broken off, and it is because of your faith that you are standing. Do not think too highly of yourself, but beware.

1 Corinthians 8:2If a man thinks that he knows anything, he has not yet reached that knowledge which he ought to have reached.

Revelation 3:17You say ‘I am rich and have grown rich, and I want for nothing,’ and you do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, 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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