1 Corinthians 10:15

Wise. Gr. phronimoi, “intelligent,” “prudent,” “sensible,” that is, those who are able to understand what is said and to form right conclusions. Paul appealed to the Corinthian believers’ own insight and good sense, which made them capable of judging for themselves as to the correctness of what he was about to say. By making this appeal the apostle gave evidence that he himself was thoroughly convinced of the truth of his position. The reasons that he was about to present for the position he took in the matter of participation in idolatrous entertainments were such as commend themselves to wise men. These reasons occupy the remainder of the chapter. All the commands and counsel of God are of such a nature that they appeal to wise men, and He invites us to reason things out with Him, well knowing that His position is always sound.

Judge ye. There may be a touch of sarcasm in this statement, a gentle reminder of the pretentious claims of the Corinthians to knowledge (see chs. 1:5; 8:1, 2, 10). Each member is exhorted to use his intellect to examine carefully all the instruction given by the Lord through His servant Paul, and see whether it is not perfectly reasonable and just.