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1 Corinthians 10:1–16

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1 Corinthians 10:1

1MOREOVER, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

1 Corinthians 10:2

2And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

1 Corinthians 10:3

3And did all eat the same spiritual meat;

1 Corinthians 10:4

4And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

1 Corinthians 10:5

5But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

1 Corinthians 10:6

6Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

1 Corinthians 10:7

7Neither 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.

1 Corinthians 10:8

8Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.

1 Corinthians 10:9

9Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.

1 Corinthians 10:10

10Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.

1 Corinthians 10:11

11Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

1 Corinthians 10:12

12Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

1 Corinthians 10:13

13There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

1 Corinthians 10:14

14Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

1 Corinthians 10:15

15I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

1 Corinthians 10:16

16The 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?

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:1

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

brethren

Brothers; near kindred; fellow Israelites; or fellow believers, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

ignorant

Lacking knowledge, information, instruction, or acquaintance concerning the person or matter named.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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cloud

A visible mass of vapour in the sky; figuratively, a covering or multitude.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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through

From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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cloud

A visible mass of vapour in the sky; figuratively, a covering or multitude.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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1 Corinthians 10:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eat

To take food into the body; to consume, devour, or waste away, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

spiritual

Pertaining to spirit or to the Holy Ghost; not merely material or carnal; or governed by the Spirit, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

spiritual

Pertaining to spirit or to the Holy Ghost; not merely material or carnal; or governed by the Spirit, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:5

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

well

In a good, right, or healthy manner or condition; also a deep source of water, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

examples

Patterns, models, precedents, or instances set before others for imitation or warning; also copies or representations.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

idolaters

Persons who worship idols or give divine honour to false gods.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

written

To write: to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eat

To take food into the body; to consume, devour, or waste away, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

rose

Arose, stood up, or went upward; also a fragrant flower, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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play

To make music, take part in sport or action, perform a part, or act in a stated manner.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

commit

To do or perpetrate; to entrust, deliver, consign, or place in custody, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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committed

Delivered in trust; given in charge; deposited; imprisoned; done; perpetrated; engaged; exposed; referred to a committee.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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fell

Fell or dropped down; as an adjective, fierce or cruel; as a noun, an animal skin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

three

The number following two and preceding four.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tempted

Enticed toward evil, put to the test, tried, or provoked, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:10

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

murmur

To grumble; to complain; to utter complaints in a low, half articulated voice; to utter sullen discontent; with at, before the thing which is the cause of discontent.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

murmured

To grumble; to complain; to utter complaints in a low, half articulated voice; to utter sullen discontent; with at, before the thing which is the cause of discontent.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

destroyer

One who destroys, or lays waste; one who kills a man, or an animal, or who ruins a country, cities, etc.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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ensamples

Examples or patterns set for imitation or warning. “Ensamples” is the plural form of “ensample.”.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

written

To write: to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

admonition

Gentle reproof; counseling against a fault; instruction in duties; caution; direction.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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ends

The last or concluding part; a termination, limit, purpose, or result. As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:12

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Wherefore

Why; for what reason.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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thinketh

Thinks: judges, concludes, or holds as an opinion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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take

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

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fall

To descend, drop, or lose an upright position; to come upon, attack, happen, decline, fail, or be overthrown; as a noun, descent, ruin, or overthrow, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:13

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taken

Received, seized, carried, accepted, captured, chosen, or laid hold of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

such

Of the kind, degree, or character already named or indicated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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faithful

Steadfast in truth, duty, promise, or allegiance; trustworthy and true.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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suffer

To bear, undergo, or endure pain, loss, or hardship; also to allow or permit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tempted

Enticed toward evil, put to the test, tried, or provoked, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

able

Having physical power sufficient; having competent power or strength, bodily or mental.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

make

To form, produce, cause, or carry out what the verse states.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

escape

To flee from and avoid; to get out of the way; to shun; to obtain security from; to pass without harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bear

To carry, support, endure, produce, bring forth, or sustain, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:14

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Wherefore

Why; for what reason.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

flee

To run or hasten away, especially from danger or expected evil.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

idolatry

The worship or service of idols; the KJV also expressly calls covetousness idolatry.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:15

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

speak

To utter words; to say, declare, address, or communicate by speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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wise

Having knowledge, discernment, sound judgment, prudence, or skill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

blessing

The act or words of pronouncing good; divine favor; or a benefit bestowed by God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bless

To pronounce or bestow good, favor, or happiness; to praise, thank, or glorify God.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

blood

The fluid that circulates through the body and is associated with life; in KJV usage, also life, bloodshed and its guilt, kindred, human nature, blood shed in sacrifice, or the juice of grapes.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

break

To separate, fracture, open, interrupt, violate, subdue, or burst forth, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

body

A physical body; a corpse; or an organized whole composed of members, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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From verse 1

  1. Exodus 14:29
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  2. Nehemiah 9:11–12
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  3. Psalms 78:13–14
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  4. Psalms 105:39
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  5. Psalms 106:7–11
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From verse 2

  1. Hebrews 3:2–3
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  2. 1 Corinthians 1:13–16
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  3. Exodus 14:31
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  4. Romans 6:3
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  5. Galatians 3:27
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From verse 3

  1. Deuteronomy 8:3
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  2. Nehemiah 9:15
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  3. Exodus 16:35
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  4. Exodus 16:4
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  5. Nehemiah 9:20
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  1. Exodus 17:6
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  2. John 7:37
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  3. Isaiah 48:21
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  4. John 4:14
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  5. Psalms 105:41
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  1. Hebrews 3:17
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  2. Jude 1:5
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  3. Numbers 26:64–65
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  4. Numbers 14:37
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  5. Numbers 14:11–12
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From verse 6

  1. Jude 1:7
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  2. 1 Corinthians 10:11
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  3. 2 Peter 2:6
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  4. Hebrews 4:11
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  5. Numbers 11:4
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  1. Exodus 32:6–8
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  2. Psalms 106:19–20
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  3. 1 Corinthians 6:9
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  4. Deuteronomy 9:12
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  5. 1 Corinthians 10:14
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  1. Numbers 25:1–9
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  2. 1 Corinthians 6:18
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  3. Psalms 106:29
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  4. 1 Corinthians 6:9
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  5. Revelation 2:14
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  1. Numbers 21:5–6
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  2. Psalms 78:18
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  3. Hebrews 3:8–11
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  4. Exodus 17:2
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  5. Deuteronomy 6:16
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  1. Numbers 14:2
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  2. Numbers 16:41
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  3. Numbers 14:37
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  4. Philippians 2:14
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  5. 1 Chronicles 21:15
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From verse 11

  1. Romans 15:4
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  2. Romans 13:11
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  3. 1 Corinthians 9:10
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  4. 1 John 2:18
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  5. Philippians 4:5
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From verse 12

  1. Romans 11:20
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  2. 2 Peter 3:17
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  3. Proverbs 16:18
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  4. 1 Corinthians 8:2
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  5. Matthew 26:40–41
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From verse 13

  1. 2 Peter 2:9
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  2. 2 Timothy 4:18
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  3. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
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  4. 1 Peter 5:8–9
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  5. Hebrews 12:4
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From verse 14

  1. Revelation 21:8
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  2. 1 John 5:21
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  3. 1 Peter 2:11
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  4. 2 Corinthians 7:1
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  5. 2 Corinthians 6:17
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From verse 15

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:21
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  2. 1 Corinthians 8:1
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  3. 1 Corinthians 11:13
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  4. 1 Corinthians 14:20
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  5. 1 Corinthians 4:10
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From verse 16

  1. Matthew 26:26–28
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  2. 1 Corinthians 11:23–29
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  3. Acts 2:42
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  4. Hebrews 3:14
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