1 Corinthians 10:6 — Greek Interlinear

Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 10:6

“Now these things were figures of us. ” For as the gifts are figures, even so are the punishments figures: and as Baptism and the Table were sketched out prophetically, so also by what ensued, the certainty of punishment coming on those who are unworthy of this gift was proclaimed beforehand for our sake that we by these examples might learn soberness. Wherefore also he adds, “To the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.” For as in the benefits…