1 Corinthians 10:12

12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!

1 Corinthians 10:12 in Other Translations

KJV
12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
ESV
12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.
NLT
12 If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.
MSG
12 Don't be so naive and self-confident. You're not exempt. You could fall flat on your face as easily as anyone else. Forget about self-confidence; it's useless. Cultivate God-confidence.
CSB
12 Therefore, whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall!

1 Corinthians 10:12 In-Context

10 And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.
11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come.
12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!
13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
14 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Romans 11:20; 2 Corinthians 1:24
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