1 Corinthians 12:2 Parallel Translations

You know that when you were unbelievers, every time you were led to worship false gods you were worshiping gods who couldn't even speak.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.

ASV:

Ye know that when ye were Gentiles ye were led away unto those dumb idols, howsoever ye might led.

BBE:

You are conscious that when you were Gentiles, in whatever way you were guided, you went after images without voice or power.

DBY:

Ye know that when ye were of the nations ye were led away to dumb idols, in whatever way ye might be led.

ERV:

Ye know that when ye were Gentiles ye were led away unto those dumb idols, howsoever ye might be led.

WEY:

You know that when you were heathens you went astray after dumb idols, wherever you happened to be led.

WBS:

Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, even as ye were led.

WEB:

You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.

YLT:

ye have known that ye were nations, unto the dumb idols -- as ye were led -- being carried away;

1 Corinthians 12:2 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 115:5 They have mouths, but they cannot speak; They have eyes, but they cannot see;

Isaiah 46:7 "They lift it upon the shoulder and carry it; They set it in its place and it stands there. It does not move from its place. Though one may cry to it, it cannot answer; It cannot deliver him from his distress.

Jeremiah 10:5 "Like a scarecrow in a cucumber field are they, And they cannot speak; They must be carried, Because they cannot walk! Do not fear them, For they can do no harm, Nor can they do any good."

Habakkuk 2:18 "What profit is the idol when its maker has carved it, Or an image, a teacher of falsehood? For its maker trusts in his own handiwork When he fashions speechless idols.

1 Corinthians 6:11 Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 2:11 Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision " by the so-called "Circumcision," which is performed in the flesh by human hands--

1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,

1 Peter 4:3 For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties and abominable idolatries. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

12:2 {2} Ye know that ye were {b} Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
(2) He reproves the same by comparing their former state with that in which they were at this time, being endued with those excellent gifts.
(b) As touching God's service and the covenant, mere strangers.

PNT:

12:2 Ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols. Idolaters worshiping idols. These false gods had oracles, and priests professed to speak under the influence of the spirit of the god. The oracle of Delphos, not far distant from Corinth, was especially celebrated.

WES:

12:2 Ye were heathens - Therefore, whatever gifts ye have received, it is from the free grace of God. Carried away - By a blind credulity. After dumb idols - The blind to the dumb; idols of wood and stone, unable to speak themselves, and much more to open your mouths, as God has done. As ye were led - By the subtlety of your priests.

MHC:

12:1-11 Spiritual gifts were extraordinary powers bestowed in the first ages, to convince unbelievers, and to spread the gospel. Gifts and graces greatly differ. Both were freely given of God. But where grace is given, it is for the salvation of those who have it. Gifts are for the advantage and salvation of others; and there may be great gifts where there is no grace. The extraordinary gifts of the Holy Spirit were chiefly exercised in the public assemblies, where the Corinthians seem to have made displays of them, wanting in the spirit of piety, and of Christian love. While heathens, they had not been influenced by the Spirit of Christ. No man can call Christ Lord, with believing dependence upon him, unless that faith is wrought by the Holy Ghost. No man could believe with his heart, or prove by a miracle, that Jesus was Christ, unless by the Holy Ghost. There are various gifts, and various offices to perform, but all proceed from one God, one Lord, one Spirit; that is, from the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, the origin of all spiritual blessings. No man has them merely for himself. The more he profits others, the more will they turn to his own account. The gifts mentioned appear to mean exact understanding, and uttering the doctrines of the Christian religion; the knowledge of mysteries, and skill to give advice and counsel. Also the gift of healing the sick, the working of miracles, and to explain Scripture by a peculiar gift of the Spirit, and ability to speak and interpret languages. If we have any knowledge of the truth, or any power to make it known, we must give all the glory of God. The greater the gifts are, the more the possessor is exposed to temptations, and the larger is the measure of grace needed to keep him humble and spiritual; and he will meet with more painful experiences and humbling dispensations. We have little cause to glory in any gifts bestowed on us, or to despise those who have them not.

CONC:

Astray Carried Conscious Dumb Gentiles Guided Heathen Heathens However Howsoever Idols Images Influenced Led Moved Mute Nations Pagans Power Somehow Voice Whatever Wherever

Astray Carried Conscious Dumb Gentiles Guided Heathen However Howsoever Idols Images Influenced Led Moved Mute Nations Pagans Power Somehow Voice Way Whatever Wherever

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