1 Corinthians 10:6
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 10 connects to 10 cross-references. Israel's wilderness experiences as warnings: they were baptized into Moses, ate the same spiritual food, drank from the spiritual Rock who was Christ — yet most were struck down. Flee from idolatry. The cup of blessing is participation in Christ's …
Other Translations
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
and those things became types of us, for our not passionately desiring evil things, as also these did desire.
Now these things were for an example to us, so that our hearts might not go after evil things, as they did.
Cross References
And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and …
And there went forth a wind from the Lord, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by …
And he called the name of that place Kibroth–hattaavah: because there they buried the people that lusted.
He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea:
The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of …
But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.
And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.
I have cut off the nations: their towers are desolate; I made their streets waste, that none passeth by: their …
I said, Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive instruction; so their dwelling should not be cut off, howsoever …
Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, …