Bible Commentary

Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another [man’s] conscience? 29. why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience? ] This and the following verse are a little obscure, but the sense appears to be that no man has a right to interfere with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:29”

But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that showed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth [is] the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof: 28. But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols ] i.e. if (1) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:28”

If any of them that believe not bid you [to a feast,] and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. 27. If any of them that believe not bid you ] i.e. to a feast in a private house. Although some of the Corinthians had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:27”

For the earth [is] the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof. 26. for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof ] See Psa 26:1. Cf. Psa 50:12. It is not the eating of meats that is sinful. ‘An idol is nothing in the world,’ and all creatures are made by God, and are therefore … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:26”

Whatsoever is sold in the meat market, [that] eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 25. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles ] This and the two following verses are directed against over-scrupulousness. Some Christians were afraid to buy meat in the public market, lest it might have been offered in sacrifice to an idol. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:25”

Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s [wealth.] 24. Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth ] Rather, the profit of his neighbour. Cf. Rom 15:1-3; Php 2:4. The conclusion is moral, not positive. No rule is laid down about eating or not eating any kind of food … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:24”

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 23 Ch. 1Co 11:1. Practical directions on the subject of Meats offered in Sacrifice 23. All things are lawful for me ] A repetition of the words in ch. 1Co 6:12, with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:23”

Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? 22. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? ] i.e. as the Jews had done to their cost See note on last verse. Cf. also Numbers 14; Deuteronomy 1; Deu 32:21 (see note on 1Co 10:19 and observe that it was idol worship … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:22”

Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils. 21. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils ] See note on 1Co 10:18, and for the nature of heathen sacrifices note … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:21”

But [I say,] that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 20. they sacrifice to devils, and not to God ] Third reason. The worship of idols is a worship of devils. The words here used are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:20”