1 Corinthians 10:14

Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

Cross-reference

1 Corinthians 10:7 Historical context

1 Corinthians 10:7 gives the negative example of Israel's idolatry that motivates the flee command.

1 Corinthians 10:20 explains that pagan sacrifices are to demons, reinforcing why to flee idolatry.

1 Corinthians 10:21 shows the incompatibility of worshiping God and idols, supporting the flee command.

1 Corinthians 5:11 applies Paul's idolatry warning to church discipline—do not associate with a brother who persists in idolatry.

2 Corinthians 6:17 Related theme

2 Corinthians 6:17 calls for separation from unclean things, echoing the command to flee idolatry.

2 Corinthians 7:1 urges purification from contamination — the same call to flee from idolatry and pursue holiness.

1 Peter 2:11 urges abstaining from fleshly passions—parallel to fleeing idolatry. Both address spiritual purity.

1 John 5:21 Related theme

1 John 5:21 echoes the same urgent call to keep yourselves from idols, reinforcing the New Testament's consistent warning against idolatry.

Revelation 21:8 Related theme

Revelation 21:8 lists idolaters among those in the lake of fire, underscoring the grave consequences Paul's command seeks to avoid.

Revelation 22:15 Related theme

Revelation 22:15 excludes idolaters from God's presence, reinforcing the urgency of Paul's command to flee idolatry.

Leviticus 19:4 Related theme

Leviticus 19:4 provides the OT foundation—do not turn to idols—that Paul's command to flee idolatry echoes.

In 2 Timothy 2:22, Paul uses the same 'flee' command against youthful passions — both urge active avoidance of specific sins.

1 Timothy 6:11 similarly commands 'flee these things,' though referring to love of money rather than idolatry—parallel in form.