1 Corinthians 10:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 10:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 10:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 10:20 — KJV
“But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:20 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 10:20 in Context — About the Book of 1 Corinthians
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Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 10:20
“But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 10:20: things, sacrifice, god
“And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. that have...: Heb. with their lives?”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 10:20: things, god, would
“When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 10:20: say, things, gentiles
“And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 10:20: say, things, god
“Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 10:20: say, things, god
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