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NASB | 1 Corinthians 10:5 Nevertheless, with most of them God was not well-pleased; for they were laid low in the wilderness. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 10:5 Nevertheless, God was not well-pleased with most of them, for they were scattered along the ground in the wilderness [because their lack of self-control led to disobedience which led to death]. [Num 14:29, 30] |
Bible Question: i'm not sure how people dying of a plague is a warning. i can understand that sin will be punished. but death to a christian is eternal life. my commentary says this is a warning but i don't see how. am i missing something? |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... 1 Cor 10:1-5, 6-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-21 ... Greetings sandre25, Look at the context of 1 Cor 10:5 ... there are warnings and examples 1-5 ... This is Israel being punished 6-10 ... Israel is an example of what not to do 11-13 ... We are given a warning and a way out 14-17 ... Flee idolatry, one of Israel's downfall (vs 7) 18-21 ... Another example of what not to do - have God and another god I hope I helped, Searcher |