13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but (A)God is faithful, (B)who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to [a]bear it.

Flee from Idolatry

14 Therefore, my beloved, (C)flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as to (D)wise men; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 (E)The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the [b]communion of the blood of Christ? (F)The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 10:13 endure
  2. 1 Corinthians 10:16 fellowship or sharing

13 No temptation[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful;(A) he will not let you be tempted[b] beyond what you can bear.(B) But when you are tempted,[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Idol Feasts and the Lord’s Supper

14 Therefore, my dear friends,(C) flee from idolatry.(D) 15 I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break(E) a participation in the body of Christ?(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 10:13 The Greek for temptation and tempted can also mean testing and tested.
  2. 1 Corinthians 10:13 The Greek for temptation and tempted can also mean testing and tested.
  3. 1 Corinthians 10:13 The Greek for temptation and tempted can also mean testing and tested.