1 Corinthians 10:18
Consider Israel according to the flesh, Are not they, that eat of the sacrifices, partakers of the altar?
1770 John Worsley 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
17For the bread is one, and we though many are one body; for we all partake of that one bread.
Cross References
Romans 4:1What shall we say then that Abraham our father obtained according to the flesh?
Romans 9:3for I could wish that I myself were made a curse after the manner of Christ, for my brethren, my kindred according to the flesh;
2 Corinthians 11:18Since many boast in 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 →