13 No temptation has overtaken you except something common to mankind; and (A)God is faithful, [a]so He will not allow you to be (B)tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

14 Therefore, my (C)beloved, flee from (D)idolatry. 15 I speak as to wise people; you then, judge what I say. 16 Is the (E)cup of blessing which we bless not a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is the (F)bread which we break not a sharing in the body of Christ?

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  1. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Lit who will not

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.