1 Corinthians 10:12
10 And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.
11 Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.
13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.
- KJV
- Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
- WEB
- Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.
- ASV
- Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
- DARBY
- So that let him that thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.
- BLB
- Therefore the one thinking to stand, let him observe, lest he fall.
- ÅB
- Derfor, den som tykkes seg å stå, han se til at han ikke faller!
- OTB
- Derfor, la den som tror han står, passe seg så han ikke faller.
- B1930
- Derfor, den som tykkes sig å stå, han se til at han ikke faller!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Romans 11:20
That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
Read in context2 Peter 3:17
Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
Read in contextProverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Read in context1 Corinthians 8:2
The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
Read in contextMatthew 26:40–41
Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.
Read in contextMatthew 26:33–34
Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”
Read in contextProverbs 28:14
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Read in contextRevelation 3:17–18
You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.
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