Verse of the Day

　　

1 Corinthians 10:12

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.

The Message

Don't be so naive and self-confident. You're not exempt. You could fall flat on your face as easily as anyone else. Forget about self-confidence; it's useless. Cultivate God-confidence.

New King James Version

Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

New Living Translation

If you think you are standing strong, be careful, for you, too, may fall into the same sin.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:6-14

(Read 1 Corinthians 10:6-14)

　　Carnal desires gain strength by indulgence, therefore should be checked in their first rise. Let us fear the sins of Israel, if we would shun their plagues. And it is but just to fear, that such as tempt Christ, will be left by him in the power of the old serpent. Murmuring against God's disposals and commands, greatly provokes him. Nothing in Scripture is written in vain; and it is our wisdom and duty to learn from it. Others have fallen, and so may we. The Christian's security against sin is distrust of himself. God has not promised to keep us from falling, if we do not look to ourselves. To this word of caution, a word of comfort is added. Others have the like burdens, and the like temptations: what they bear up under, and break through, we may also. God is wise as well as faithful, and will make our burdens according to our strength. He knows what we can bear. He will make a way to escape; he will deliver either from the trial itself, or at least the mischief of it. We have full encouragement to flee from sin, and to be faithful to God. We cannot fall by temptation, if we cleave fast to him. Whether the world smiles or frowns, it is an enemy; but believers shall be strengthened to overcome it, with all its terrors and enticements. The fear of the Lord, put into their hearts, will be the great means of safety.

　　

1 Corinthians 10:12 In-Context

10 And do not grumble, as some of them did-and were killed by the destroying angel.

　　11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come.

　　12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!

　　13 No temptationThe Greek for "temptation" and "tempted" can also mean "testing" and "tested" . has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be temptedThe Greek for "temptation" and "tempted" can also mean "testing" and "tested" . beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,The Greek for "temptation" and "tempted" can also mean "testing" and "tested" . he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

　　14 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.