1 Corinthians 10:12

“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth, etc.] Since the Jewish fathers, who enjoyed such peculiar favours and eminent privileges, had such various judgments inflicted on them; since they stood not, but many of them were visible instances of God’s displeasure; they were overthrown and cast down, their carcasses fell in the wilderness, and entered not into the land of rest; therefore all such persons who think themselves safe and sure, trusting to themselves, or depending upon the knowledge and gifts they have, the favours and privileges they enjoy; everyone of these should take heed lest he fall. This advice was exceeding proper, whether it be considered as spoken to true believers, or…”

“thinketh he standeth--stands and thinks that he stands [BENGEL]; that is, stands "by faith . . . well pleasing" to God; in contrast to Co1 10:5, "with many of them God was not well pleased" (Rom 11:20). fall--from his place in the Church of God (compare Co1 10:8, "fell"). Both temporally and spiritually (Rom 14:4). Our security, so far as relates to God, consists in faith; so far as relates to ourselves, it consists in fear.”

“Wherefore - As the result of all these admonitions. Let this be the effect of all that we learn from the unhappy self-confidence of the Jews, to admonish us not to put reliance on our own strength. That thinketh he standeth - That supposes himself to be firm in the love of God, and in the knowledge of his truth; that regards himself as secure, and that will be therefore disposed to rely on his own strength. Take heed lest he fall - Into sin, idolatry, or any other form of iniquity. We learn here: (1) That a confidence in our own security is no evidence that we are safe. (2) Such a confidence may be one of the strongest evidences that we are in danger. Those are most safe who feel that they…”

“The common translation runs, Let him that thinketh he standeth; but the word translated thinketh, most certainly strengthens, rather than weakens, the sense. 1 Corinthians 10:13”

“10:12-13 Paul gives the Corinthians a final warning against falling into sin (cp. Rom 11:20-22) and reminds them that God is faithful (see 1 Cor 1:9; cp. Deut 7:9; 1 Pet 4:19). God will not allow them to be tempted (or tested; cp. Jas 1:2-4) beyond their ability to endure, but will always provide a way out.”

“Co1 4:6-8, Co1 8:2; Pro 16:18, Pro 28:14; Mat 26:33, Mat 26:34, Mat 26:40, Mat 26:41; Rom 11:20; Rev 3:17, Rev 3:18 1 Corinthians 10:13”