1 Corinthians 10:17

1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 10

“For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.”1 Corinthians 10:17

What Does 1 Corinthians 10:17 Mean?

1 Corinthians 10:17 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 10, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Community, and Unity.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 10:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Corinthians 12:12“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.”Romans 12:5“So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.”1 Corinthians 5:7“Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:”Colossians 3:15“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”1 Corinthians 12:27“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”Ephesians 4:4“There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;”Ephesians 4:12“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:”Ephesians 4:16“From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”Ephesians 4:25“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.”Galatians 3:26“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.”Ephesians 2:15“Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;”Ephesians 3:6“That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:”Colossians 3:11“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.”Hebrews 3:14“For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;”1 Corinthians 10:3“And did all eat the same spiritual meat;”1 Corinthians 10:21“Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils.”1 Corinthians 11:26“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.”Ephesians 1:22“And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,”Colossians 2:19“And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.”Hebrews 3:1“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”

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