1 Corinthians 10:14
New International Version
Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.

New Living Translation
So, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols.

English Standard Version
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore my beloved, flee from idolatry.

King James Bible
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

New King James Version
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

NASB 1995
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

NASB 1977
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Amplified Bible
Therefore, my beloved, run [keep far, far away] from [any sort of] idolatry [and that includes loving anything more than God, or participating in anything that leads to sin and enslaves the soul].

Christian Standard Bible
So then, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.

American Standard Version
Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Contemporary English Version
My friends, you must keep away from idols.

English Revised Version
Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Therefore, my dear friends, get as far away from the worship of false gods as you can.

Good News Translation
So then, my dear friends, keep away from the worship of idols.

International Standard Version
And so, my dear friends, keep on running away from idolatry.

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

NET Bible
So then, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Webster's Bible Translation
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

Weymouth New Testament
Therefore, my dear friends, avoid all connection with the worship of idols.

World English Bible
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For this reason, my beloved, flee from the idolatry;

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Young's Literal Translation
Wherefore, my beloved, flee from the idolatry;

Smith's Literal Translation
Wherefore, my beloved, do ye flee from idolatry.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, fly from the service of idols.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Because of this, most beloved of mine, flee from the worship of idols.

New American Bible
Therefore, my beloved, avoid idolatry.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore, my beloved, keep away from idolatry.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Because of this, my beloved, flee from the service of idols.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Godbey New Testament
Therefore, my beloved, fly from idolatry.

Haweis New Testament
Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Mace New Testament
wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Weymouth New Testament
Therefore, my dear friends, avoid all connection with the worship of idols.

Worrell New Testament
Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Worsley New Testament
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, flee from idolatry.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Flee from Idolatry
13No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 an escape, so that you can stand up under it. 14Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. 15I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.…

Cross References
1 John 5:21
Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

1 Corinthians 6:18
Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.

1 Thessalonians 1:9
For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

2 Corinthians 6:16-17
What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” / “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Exodus 20:3-5
You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Deuteronomy 5:7-9
You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

1 Peter 4:3
For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.

Galatians 5:19-21
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Ephesians 5:5
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Colossians 3:5
Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.

Isaiah 44:9-20
All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame. ...

Jeremiah 10:1-5
Hear the word that the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. / This is what the LORD says: “Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by the signs in the heavens, though the nations themselves are terrified by them. / For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman. ...

Acts 15:20
Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood.

1 Kings 18:21
Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.

2 Kings 17:35-39
For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, “Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them. / Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him. / And you must always be careful to observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments He wrote for you. Do not worship other gods. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Why, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

my.

Romans 12:19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 11:11
Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.

flee.

1 Corinthians 10:7,20,21
Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play…

2 Corinthians 6:17
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

1 John 5:21
Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

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1 Corinthians 10
1. The sacraments of the Jews are types of ours;
7. and their punishments,
11. examples for us.
13. We must flee from idolatry.
21. We must not make the Lord's table the table of demons;
24. and in all things we must have regard for our brothers.














Therefore
The word "therefore" serves as a critical connector, linking the preceding arguments and exhortations to the command that follows. In the Greek, "ὥστε" (hōste) implies a conclusion drawn from previous statements. Paul has been discussing the dangers of overconfidence and the examples of Israel's failures in the wilderness. This word signals a transition from warning to action, urging the Corinthians to apply the lessons learned. It reminds us that scriptural teachings are not merely theoretical but demand practical application in our lives.

my beloved
The phrase "my beloved" (Greek: ἀγαπητοί, agapētoi) reflects Paul's deep affection and pastoral concern for the Corinthian believers. This term of endearment underscores the relational aspect of Paul's ministry. He is not merely issuing a command but is appealing to them as cherished members of the body of Christ. This highlights the importance of love and relationship in Christian exhortation, reminding us that correction and guidance should always be rooted in genuine care and concern for others.

flee
The Greek word "φεύγετε" (pheugete) is a strong imperative, meaning to escape or run away from danger. This verb conveys urgency and immediacy, suggesting that idolatry is not something to be reasoned with or tolerated but to be actively avoided. The use of this word implies that idolatry poses a significant threat to the spiritual well-being of believers. It calls for decisive action, emphasizing that certain spiritual dangers require not just resistance but complete avoidance.

from idolatry
"Idolatry" (Greek: εἰδωλολατρία, eidōlolatria) refers to the worship of idols or false gods. In the historical context of Corinth, a city known for its temples and pagan practices, idolatry was a pervasive issue. The term encompasses not only the physical act of idol worship but also the broader concept of placing anything above God in one's life. Scripturally, idolatry is a recurring theme, often leading to spiritual adultery and separation from God. This phrase serves as a timeless warning against allowing anything to usurp God's rightful place in our hearts, whether it be material possessions, personal ambitions, or cultural influences. It calls believers to a life of exclusive devotion to the one true God, echoing the first commandment and the Shema of Israel: "You shall have no other gods before Me" (Exodus 20:3).

(14) Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.--These words show that through all the previous argument and warning the writer had in view the particular dangers arising from their contact with the heathen world, and especially the partaking in the sacrificial feasts. Not because they were enemies, but because they are his "beloved" he had written thus to them. Because God is a faithful God--because He makes it possible for you to escape these dangers and sins--flee from idolatry. Do not be trying how near you can get to it, but rather how far you can get from it.

Verse 14. - Wherefore. As a result of the whole reasoning, which has been meant to inspire the weak with a more liberalizing knowledge, and the strong with a more fraternal sympathy. Dearly beloved. The word "dearly" should be omitted. Flee from idolatry. The original implies that they were to turn their backs on idolatry, and so fly from it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Therefore,
Διόπερ (Dioper)
Conjunction
Strong's 1355: Wherefore (emphatically), for which very reason. From dio and per; on which very account.

my
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

beloved,
ἀγαπητοί (agapētoi)
Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's 27: From agapao; beloved.

flee
φεύγετε (pheugete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5343: To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

idolatry.
εἰδωλολατρίας (eidōlolatrias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1495: Service (worship) of an image (an idol). From eidolon and latreia; image-worship.


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