The Apostle Paul
1 Corinthians 10:22ESV·traditional attribution

Shall we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than he?

John Calvin Reformed @genevareformer

22. Do we provoke the Lord? Having laid down the doctrine, he assumes a more vehement tone, from observing, that what was a most atrocious offense against God was regarded as nothing, or, at least, was looked upon as a very trivial error.

Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

In this passage the apostle urges the general caution against idolatry, in the particular case of eating the heathen sacrifices as such, and out of any religious respect to the idol to whom they were sacrificed. I. He prefaces his argument with an appeal to their own reason and judgment: "I speak to wise men, judge you what I say, Co1 10:15.

Commenting on 1 Corinthians 10:15-22

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy?.... As they do who are guilty of idolatry in any shape: nothing is more highly resented by God, or stirs him up more to wrath and fury, and to inflict punishment; he cannot bear, nor will he admit of a rival in religious worship; he is a God jealous of his own honour; nor will he give, or...