1Cor 10:13 | RWP | e4.org | Hath taken ( ειληφεν ). Perfect active indicative of λαμβανω . But such as man can bear ( ε μη ανθρωπινος ). Except a human one. Old adjective meaning falling to the lot of man. Above that ye are able ( υπερ ο δυνασθε ). Ellipsis, but plain. There is comfort in that God is faithful, trustworthy ( πιστος ). The way of escape ( την εκβασιν ). "The way out" is always there right along with ( συν ) the temptation. This old word only here in N.T. and about death. It is cowardly to yield to temptation and distrustful of God.

‏ 1 Corinthians 10:13

Hath taken ( ειληφεν ). Perfect active indicative of λαμβανω.

But such as man can bear ( ε μη ανθρωπινος ). Except a human one. Old adjective meaning falling to the lot of man.

Above that ye are able ( υπερ ο δυνασθε ). Ellipsis, but plain. There is comfort in that God is faithful, trustworthy ( πιστος ).

The way of escape ( την εκβασιν ). "The way out" is always there right along with ( συν ) the temptation. This old word only here in N.T. and Heb 13:7 about death. It is cowardly to yield to temptation and distrustful of God.