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1 Corinthians 10

1 Cor. 10:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Wherefore
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hoste (Greek #5620)
so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
KJV usage: (insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore.
Pronounce: hoce'-teh
Origin: from 5613 and 5037
k let him that thinketh
dokeo (Greek #1380)
to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
KJV usage: be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.
Pronounce: dok-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, δόκω (dok'-o) (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of 1166) of the same meaning
he standeth
histemi (Greek #2476)
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare 5087.
Pronounce: his'-tay-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary στάω (stah'-o) (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses)
take heed
blepo (Greek #991)
to look at (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, take heed. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: blep'-o
Origin: a primary verb
lest
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
he fall
pipto (Greek #4098)
(which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses); probably akin to 4072 through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: fail, fall (down), light on.
Pronounce: pip'-to
Origin: πέτω (pet'-o)
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Prov. 28:14• 14Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil. (Prov. 28:14)
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Rom. 11:20• 20Right: they have been broken out through unbelief, and *thou* standest through faith. Be not high-minded, but fear: (Rom. 11:20)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1 Cor. 4:6‑8• 6Now these things, brethren, I have transferred, in their application, to myself and Apollos, for your sakes, that ye may learn in us the lesson of not letting your thoughts go above what is written, that ye may not be puffed up one for such a one against another.
 7For who makes thee to differ? and what hast thou which thou hast not received? but if also thou hast received, why boastest thou as not receiving?
 8Already ye are filled; already ye have been enriched; ye have reigned without us; and I would that ye reigned, that *we* also might reign with you. (1 Cor. 4:6‑8)
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1 Cor. 8:2• 2If any one think he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know it. (1 Cor. 8:2)
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Prov. 16:18• 18Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (Prov. 16:18)
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Prov. 28:14• 14Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil. (Prov. 28:14)
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Matt. 26:33‑34,40‑41• 33And Peter answering said to him, If all shall be offended in thee, *I* will never be offended.
 34Jesus said to him, Verily I say to thee, that during this night, before the cock shall crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
 40And he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and says to Peter, Thus ye have not been able to watch one hour with me?
 41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is ready, but the flesh weak. (Matt. 26:33‑34,40‑41)
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Rom. 11:20• 20Right: they have been broken out through unbelief, and *thou* standest through faith. Be not high-minded, but fear: (Rom. 11:20)
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Rev. 3:17‑18• 17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and am grown rich, and have need of nothing, and knowest not that *thou* art the wretched and the miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked;
 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold purified by fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white garments, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see. (Rev. 3:17‑18)
• This is our responsibility. (“1 Corinthians 10” by J.N. Darby)
•  “Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall” warns against trusting in privileges instead of Christ (Heb. 3:17-4:2). It is not presumption for real believers to be certain of their salvation (Phil. 1:6; 2 Tim. 1:9,12; 1 John 3:2; 5:1013). (“Help on Hard Verses” by A.C. Brown)

J. N. Darby Translation

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So that let him that thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.

W. Kelly Translation

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So then let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.