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Text -- 1 Corinthians 10:11 (NET)

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10:11 These things happened to them as examples and were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come.
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Robertson: 1Co 10:11 - -- Now these things happened unto them ( tauta de sunebainon ekeinois ). Imperfect tense because they happened from time to time.

Now these things happened unto them ( tauta de sunebainon ekeinois ).

Imperfect tense because they happened from time to time.

Robertson: 1Co 10:11 - -- By way of example ( tupikōs ). Adverb in sense of tupoi in 1Co 10:6. Only instance of the adverb except in ecclesiastical writers after this time...

By way of example ( tupikōs ).

Adverb in sense of tupoi in 1Co 10:6. Only instance of the adverb except in ecclesiastical writers after this time, but adjective tupikos occurs in a late papyrus.

Robertson: 1Co 10:11 - -- For our admonition ( pros nouthesian hēmōn ). Objective genitive (hēmōn ) again. Nouthesia is late word from noutheteō (see note on Ac...

For our admonition ( pros nouthesian hēmōn ).

Objective genitive (hēmōn ) again. Nouthesia is late word from noutheteō (see note on Act 20:31; note on 1Th 5:12 and note on 1Th 5:14) for earlier nouthetēsis and nouthetia .

Robertson: 1Co 10:11 - -- The ends of the ages have come ( ta telē tōn aiōnōn katēntēken ). Cf. Heb 9:26 hē sunteleia tōn aiōnōn , the consummation of the ...

The ends of the ages have come ( ta telē tōn aiōnōn katēntēken ).

Cf. Heb 9:26 hē sunteleia tōn aiōnōn , the consummation of the ages (also Mat 13:40). The plural seems to point out how one stage succeeds another in the drama of human history. Katēntēken is perfect active indicative of katantaō , late verb, to come down to (see note on Act 16:1). Does Paul refer to the second coming of Christ as in 1Co 7:26? In a sense the ends of the ages like a curtain have come down to all of us.

Vincent: 1Co 10:11 - -- Happened ( συνέβαινον ) The imperfect tense marks the successive unfolding of the events.

Happened ( συνέβαινον )

The imperfect tense marks the successive unfolding of the events.

Vincent: 1Co 10:11 - -- For ensamples ( τύποι ) The best texts read τυπικῶς by way of figure .

For ensamples ( τύποι )

The best texts read τυπικῶς by way of figure .

Vincent: 1Co 10:11 - -- Admonition ( νουθεσίαν ) See on the kindred verb to warn , Act 20:31.

Admonition ( νουθεσίαν )

See on the kindred verb to warn , Act 20:31.

Vincent: 1Co 10:11 - -- Ends of the world ( τὰ τέλη τῶν αἰώνων ) Lit., ends of the ages . So Rev. Synonymous with ἡ συντέλει...

Ends of the world ( τὰ τέλη τῶν αἰώνων )

Lit., ends of the ages . So Rev. Synonymous with ἡ συντέλεια τῶν αἰώνων the consummation of the ages , Heb 9:26. The phrase assumes that Christ's second coming is close at hand, and therefore the end of the world. Ellicott acutely remarks that the plural, ends , marks a little more distinctly the idea of each age of preparation having passed into the age that succeeded it, so that now all the ends of the ages have come down to them.

Vincent: 1Co 10:11 - -- Are come ( κατήντηκεν ) See on Act 26:7. Compare Eph 4:13; Phi 3:11.

Are come ( κατήντηκεν )

See on Act 26:7. Compare Eph 4:13; Phi 3:11.

Wesley: 1Co 10:11 - -- The expression has great force. All things meet together, and come to a crisis, under the last, the gospel, dispensation; both benefits and dangers, p...

The expression has great force. All things meet together, and come to a crisis, under the last, the gospel, dispensation; both benefits and dangers, punishments and rewards. It remains, that Christ come as an avenger and judge. And even these ends include various periods, succeeding each other.

JFB: 1Co 10:11 - -- Resuming the thread of 1Co 10:6. The oldest manuscripts read, "by way of example."

Resuming the thread of 1Co 10:6. The oldest manuscripts read, "by way of example."

JFB: 1Co 10:11 - -- Literally, "of the ages"; the New Testament dispensation in its successive phases (plural, "ends") being the winding up of all former "ages." No new d...

Literally, "of the ages"; the New Testament dispensation in its successive phases (plural, "ends") being the winding up of all former "ages." No new dispensation shall appear till Christ comes as Avenger and Judge; till then the "ends," being many, include various successive periods (compare Heb 9:26). As we live in the last dispensation, which is the consummation of all that went before, our responsibilities are the greater; and the greater is the guilt, Paul implies, to the Corinthians, which they incur if they fall short of their privileges.

Clarke: 1Co 10:11 - -- 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 Mosa...

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, endless being, or duration; yet, in its accommodated sense, it is applied to any round or duration that is complete in itself: and here it evidently means the whole duration of the Mosaic economy. "Thus, therefore,"says Dr. Lightfoot, "the apostle speaks in this place that those things, which were transacted in the beginning of the Jewish ages, are written for an example to you upon whom the ends of those ages are come; and the beginning is like to the end, and the end to the beginning. Both were forty years; both consisted of temptation and unbelief; and both ended in the destruction of the unbelievers - that, in the destruction of those who perished in the wilderness; this, in the destruction of those that believed not: viz. the destruction of their city and nation."The phrase סוף יומיא soph yomaiya , the end of days, says the Targum of Jerusalem, Gen 3:15, means ביומוי דמלכא משיחא beyomoi demalca Meshicha , in the days of the King Messiah. We are to consider the apostle’ s words as referring to the end of the Jewish dispensation and the commencement of the Christian, which is the last dispensation which God will vouchsafe to man in the state of probation.

Calvin: 1Co 10:11 - -- 11.Now all these things happened as types He again repeats it — that all these things happened to the Israelites, that they might be types to us ...

11.Now all these things happened as types He again repeats it — that all these things happened to the Israelites, that they might be types to us — that is, examples, in which God places his judgments before our eyes I am well aware, that others philosophize on these words with great refinement, but I think that I have fully expressed the Apostle’s meaning, when I say, that by these examples, like so many pictures, we are instructed what judgments of God are impending over idolaters, fornicators, and other contemners of God. For they are lively pictures, representing God as angry on account of such sins. This exposition, besides being simple and accurate, has this additional advantage, that it blocks up the path of certain madmen, 556 who wrest this passage for the purpose of proving, that among that ancient people there was nothing done but what was shadowy. First of all, they assume that that people is a figure of the Church. From this they infer, that everything that God promised to them, or accomplished for them — all benefits, all punishments, 557 only prefigured what required to be accomplished in reality after Christ’s advent. This is a most pestilential frenzy, which does great injury to the holy fathers, and much greater still to God. For that people was a figure of the Christian Church, in such a manner as to be at the same time a true Church. Their condition represented ours in such a manner that there was at the same time, even then, a proper condition of a Church. The promises given to them shadowed forth the gospel in such a way, that they had it included in them. Their sacraments served to prefigure ours in such a way, that they were nevertheless, even for that period, true sacraments, having a present efficacy. In fine, those who at that time made a right use, both of doctrine, and of signs, were endowed with the same spirit of faith as we are. These madmen, therefore, derive no support from these words of Paul, which do not mean that the things that were done in that age were types, in such a way as to have at that time no reality, but a mere empty show. Nay more, they expressly teach us, (as we have explained,) that those things which may be of use for our admonition, are there set forth before us, as in a picture.

They are written for our admonition This second clause is explanatory of the former; for it was of no importance to the Israelites, but to us exclusively, that these things should be committed to record. 558 It does not, however, follow from this, that these inflictions were not true chastisements from God, suited for their correction at that time, but as God then inflicted his judgments, so he designed that they should be kept everlastingly in remembrance for our instruction. For of what advantage were the history of them to the dead; and as to the living, how would it be of advantage to them, unless they repented, admonished by the examples of others? Now he takes for granted the principle, as to which all pious persons ought to be agreed — that there is nothing revealed in the Scriptures, that is not profitable to be known.

Upon whom the ends of the world are come The word τέλη (ends) sometimes means mysteries; 559 and that signification would not suit in with this passage. I follow, however, the common rendering, as being more simple. He says then, that the ends of all ages are come upon us, inasmuch as the fullness of all things is suitable to this age, because it is now the last times. For the kingdom of Christ is the main object of the Law and of all the Prophets. But this statement of Paul is at variance with the common opinion — that God, while more severe under the Old Testament, and always ready and armed for the punishment of crimes, has now begun to be exorable, and more ready to forgive. They explain, also, our being under the law of grace, in this sense — that we have God more placable than the ancients had. But what says Paul? If God inflicted punishment upon them, he will not the more spare you. Away, then, with the error, that God is now more remiss in exacting the punishment of crimes! It must, indeed, be acknowledged, that, by the advent of Christ, God’s goodness has been more openly and more abundantly poured forth towards men; but what has this to do with impunity for the abandoned, who abuse his grace? 560

This one thing only must be noticed, that in the present day the mode of punishment is different; for as God of old was more prepared to reward the pious with outward tokens of his blessing, that he might testify to them his fatherly love, so he showed his wrath more by corporal punishments. Now, on the other hand, in that fuller revelation which we enjoy, he does not so frequently inflict visible punishments, and does not so frequently inflict corporal punishment even upon the wicked. You will find more on this subject in my Institutes. 561

TSK: 1Co 10:11 - -- ensamples : or, types they : 1Co 9:10; Rom 15:4 upon : 1Co 7:29; Phi 4:5; Heb 10:25, Heb 10:37; 1Jo 2:18

ensamples : or, types

they : 1Co 9:10; Rom 15:4

upon : 1Co 7:29; Phi 4:5; Heb 10:25, Heb 10:37; 1Jo 2:18

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Barnes: 1Co 10:11 - -- For ensamples - Greek: "types"( τύποι tupoi ). The same word which is used in 1Co 10:6. This verse is a repetition of the admonition...

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 memory; see the note at 1Co 10:6. The sense is, not that these things took place simply and solely to be examples, or admonitions, but that their occurrence illustrated great principles of human nature and of the divine government; they showed the weakness of men, and their liability to fall into sin, and their need of the divine protection, and they might thus be used for the admonition of succeeding generations.

They are written for our admonition - They are recorded in the writings of Moses, in order that we and all others might be admonished not to confide in our own strength. The admonition did not pertain merely to the Corinthians, but had an equal applicability to Christians in all ages of the world.

Upon whom the ends of the world are come - This expression is equivalent to that which so often occurs in the Scriptures, as, "the last time,""the latter day,"etc.; see it fully explained in the notes on Act 2:17. It means the last dispensation; or, that period and mode of the divine administration under which the affairs of the world would be wound up. There would be no mode of administration beyond that of the gospel. But it by no means denotes necessarily that the continuance of this period called "the last times,"and "the ends of the world"would be brief, or that the apostle believed that the world would soon come to an end. It might be the last period, and yet be longer than any one previous period, or than all the previous periods put together. There may be a last dynasty in an empire, and yet it may be longer than any previous dynasty, or than all the previous dynasties put together. The apostle Paul was at special pains in 2 Thes. 2 to show, that by affirming that the last time had come, he did not mean that the world would soon come to an end.

Poole: 1Co 10:11 - -- Now all these things happened to them for ensamples all these dispensations of Divine providence in the revelations of Divine wrath against several s...

Now all these things happened to them for ensamples all these dispensations of Divine providence in the revelations of Divine wrath against several sorts of sinners, happened to the Jews, who were God’ s first and ancient people, and enjoyed those great privileges which were before mentioned, not only as just punishments upon them for their sins, but as examples or types, to let the succeeding world know what they should find God towards such kind of sinners.

And they are written for our admonition and God in his wise providence hath ordered the record of them in holy writ, that others who should live afterward might read, and hear, and fear, and take warning, and beware of such wicked actions, as pulled down such vengeance upon a people, than which none can plead a nearer relation to God, or the receiving of greater favours and privileges from him.

Upon whom the ends of the world are come: the apostles ordinarily in their epistles speak of the world as nigh to an end in their age, though it hath since continued more than sixteen hundred years; which would incline one to think, that they thought it would have been at an end before this time, but had no such revelation from God. So true is that of our Saviour, that of that day and hour knoweth no man; and it should teach us to beware of too particular determinations in the case, which the apostles did not make, though they spake of theirs as the last times, and themselves as such upon whom the ends of the world were come.

Haydock: 1Co 10:11 - -- Upon whom the ends of the world are come. The last age of the world, which St. John calls the last hour. (Witham)

Upon whom the ends of the world are come. The last age of the world, which St. John calls the last hour. (Witham)

Gill: 1Co 10:11 - -- 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...

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 others, to their future posterity, and to the churches of God in all ages:

and they are written for our admonition; that men in a church state particularly may take warning, by these instances of their sin and punishment, to avoid the one and escape the other, and not presume upon their external privileges and favours:

upon whom the ends of the world are come; "or in whom the ends of ages are met"; for the apostle does not mean this material visible world, the universe and all things in it, which has continued, since the writing of this, about two thousand years: but the Jewish ages, or times of the Mosaic economy, which begun when these instances of sin and punishment were, and which now in the times of the apostles were at an end; everything in those periods that were figurative and emblematical, having their fulfilling end and accomplishment, and also were now abrogated: likewise the ages or times of Gentile darkness and ignorance may be intended, which now were come to an end, through the light of the Gospel, and the power of God attending the ministration of it; and hence the ends both of the Jewish and Gentile ages may be said to come upon, or meet in the apostles and their times, who had the advantage of looking back on former ones, and of receiving instruction from thence.

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

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TSK Synopsis: 1Co 10:1-33 - --1 The sacraments of the Jews are types of ours;7 and their punishments,11 examples for us.13 We must flee from idolatry.21 We must not make the Lord's...

MHCC: 1Co 10:6-14 - --Carnal desires gain strength by indulgence, therefore should be checked in their first rise. Let us fear the sins of Israel, if we would shun their pl...

Matthew Henry: 1Co 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 up...

Barclay: 1Co 10:1-13 - --In this chapter Paul is still dealing with the question of eating meat which has been offered to idols. At the back of this passage lies the over-con...

Constable: 1Co 7:1--16:13 - --III. Questions asked of Paul 7:1--16:12 The remainder of the body of this epistle deals with questions the Corin...

Constable: 1Co 8:1--11:2 - --B. Food offered to idols 8:1-11:1 The Corinthians had asked Paul another question, evidently in a combat...

Constable: 1Co 10:1-22 - --3. The sinfulness of idolatry 10:1-22 Paul continued dealing with the subject of going to idol t...

Constable: 1Co 10:6-13 - --The application of Israel's example 10:6-13 Though idolatry was the cause of Israel's failure and the focus of Paul's warning to this church, four oth...

College: 1Co 10:1-33 - --1 CORINTHIANS 10 C. WARNINGS FROM ISRAEL'S HISTORY (10:1-13) 1. Wandering in the Desert (10:1-5) 1 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact...

McGarvey: 1Co 10:11 - --Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come . [The facts ...

Lapide: 1Co 10:1-33 - --CHAPTER 10 SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER From speaking of the contest, in which those who deny themselves and strive lawfully are rewarded, and in which t...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) First Corinthians From Ephesus a.d. 54 Or 55 By Way of Introduction It would be a hard-boiled critic today who would dare deny the genuineness o...

JFB: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The AUTHENTICITY of this Epistle is attested by CLEMENT OF ROME [First Epistle to the Corinthians, 47], POLYCARP [Epistle to the Philippians, 11], and...

JFB: 1 Corinthians (Outline) THE INSCRIPTION; THANKSGIVING FOR THE SPIRITUAL STATE OF THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH; REPROOF OF PARTY DIVISIONS: HIS OWN METHOD OF PREACHING ONLY CHRIST. ...

TSK: 1 Corinthians 10 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 1Co 10:1, The sacraments of the Jews are types of ours; 1Co 10:7, and their punishments, 1Co 10:11. examples for us; 1Co 10:13, We must f...

Poole: 1 Corinthians 10 (Chapter Introduction) CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 10

MHCC: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The Corinthian church contained some Jews, but more Gentiles, and the apostle had to contend with the superstition of the one, and the sinful conduct ...

MHCC: 1 Corinthians 10 (Chapter Introduction) (1Co 10:1-5) The great privileges, and yet terrible overthrow of the Israelites in the wilderness. (1Co 10:6-14) Cautions against all idolatrous, and...

Matthew Henry: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians Corinth was a principal city of Greece, in that partic...

Matthew Henry: 1 Corinthians 10 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter the apostle prosecutes the argument at the close of the last, and, I. Warns the Corinthians against security, by the example of th...

Barclay: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS OF PAUL The Letters Of Paul There is no more interesting body of documents in the New Testament than the letter...

Barclay: 1 Corinthians 10 (Chapter Introduction) The Peril Of Over-Confidence (1Co_10:1-13) The Sacramental Obligation (1Co_10:14-22) The Limits Of Christian Freedom (1Co_10:23-33; 1Co_11:1)

Constable: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical Background Corinth had a long history stretching back into the...

Constable: 1 Corinthians (Outline) Outline I. Introduction 1:1-9 A. Salutation 1:1-3 B. Thanksgiving 1:4-9 ...

Constable: 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians Bibliography Adams, Jay. Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible. Phillipsburg, N.J.: Presb...

Haydock: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) THE FIRST EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE CORINTHIANS. INTRODUCTION. Corinth was the capital of Achaia, a very rich and populous city...

Gill: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 1 CORINTHIANS This was not the first epistle that was written by the apostle to the Corinthians, for we read in this of his having ...

Gill: 1 Corinthians 10 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 1 CORINTHIANS 10 In this chapter the apostle cautions the Corinthians against security on account of their gifts, knowledge, and pr...

College: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) FOREWORD Since the past few decades have seen an explosion in the number of books, articles, and commentaries on First Corinthians, a brief word to t...

College: 1 Corinthians (Outline) OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION - 1:1-9 A. Salutation - 1:1-3 B. Thanksgiving - 1:4-9 II. DISUNITY AND COMMUNITY FRAGMENTATION - 1:10-4:21 A. ...

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