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1 Corinthians 8:7-10 KJV
1 Corinthians · chapter 8 · verses 7–10 · King James Version
7Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. 8But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. 9But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. 10For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;1 Corinthians 8:7-10 · King James Version
1 Corinthians 8:7-10 in context
5For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
6But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.
7Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
8But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.
9But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
10For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;
11And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
12But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- stumblingblockproskommaa stumbling block, an obstacle in the way which if one strikes his foot against he…G4348 →
- consciencesyneidēsisthe consciousness of anything, the soul as distinguishing between what is morally good…G4893 →
- commendethparistēmito place beside or near, to set at hand, to present, to proffer, to provide, to place a…G3936 →
- emboldenedoikodomeōto build a house, erect a building, to build , to restore by building, to rebuild…G3618 →
- emboldenedeisinto, unto, to, towards, for, amongG1519 →
- knowledgegnōsisknowledge signifies in general intelligence, understanding, the general knowledge of…G1108 →
- Howbeitallabut, nevertheless, notwithstanding, an objection, an exception, a restriction, nay…G235 →
- defiledmolynōto pollute, stain, contaminate, defile, used in NT of those who have not kept themselves…G3435 →
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