1 Corinthians 10:8-10

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⁸ We must not indulge in [nor tolerate] sexual immorality, as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand [suddenly] fell [dead] in a single day!^{(A) 9} We must not tempt the Lord [that is, test His patience, question His purpose or exploit His goodness], as some of them did—and they were killed by serpents.^{(B) 10} And do not murmur [in unwarranted discontent], as some of them did—and were destroyed by the ^[a]destroyer.^(C)