1 Corinthians 10:22 — Greek Interlinear

Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 10:22

“Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than He?” i.e., “Are we tempting Him, whether He is able to punish us, and irritating Him by going over to the adversaries and taking our stand with His enemies?” And this he said, reminding them of an ancient history and of their fathers' transgression. Wherefore also he makes use of this expression, which Moses likewise of old used against the Jews, accusing them of idolatry in the person of God. “For they,” says He,…