1 Corinthians 10:12 “So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fal…”

1 Corinthians 10:12

So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

World English Bible

Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.

American Standard Version

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore, let him that thinketh he standeth, take heede lest he fall.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

so that he who is thinking to stand — let him observe, lest he fall.

Bible in Basic English

So let him who seems to himself to be safe go in fear of a fall.

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Cross references

“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.”

Romans 11:20 Proverbs 16:18 1 Corinthians 8:2 Proverbs 28:14 1 Corinthians 4:6–8 Matthew 26:33

Romans 11:20 · BSB

That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

Proverbs 16:18 · BSB

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

1 Corinthians 8:2 · BSB

The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.

Proverbs 28:14 · BSB

Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

1 Corinthians 4:6–8 · BSB

Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.

Matthew 26:33 · BSB

Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”

Also

2 Peter 3:17

2 Peter 3:17 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

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.

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