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1 Corinthians 10:11

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now all these things happened unto them,.... All these punishments came upon them in various ways, not by chance, but by the will of God, and as their sins deserved:

and were for ensamples; to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For ensamples - Greek: “types” (τύποι tupoi). The same word which is used in 1Co 10:6. This verse is a repetition of the admonition contained in that verse, in order to impress it more deeply on the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Upon whom the ends of the world are come - Τα τελη των αιωνων· The end of the times included within the whole duration of the Mosaic economy. For although the word αιων means, in its primary sense,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 10:6-14

The apostle, having recited their privileges, proceeds here to an account of their faults and punishments, their sins and plagues, which are left upon record for an example to us, a warning against…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

ensamples Here, as in 1Co 10:6, the word in the original is types, or perhaps with some editors we should read - typically." See note on 1Co 10:6.