25 Eat everything that is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake, 26 for the earth is the Lord’s,(A) and all that is in it.(B)[a] 27 If one of the unbelievers invites you over and you want to go, eat everything that is set before you, without raising questions of conscience. 28 But if someone says to you, “This is food offered to an idol,” do not eat it,(C) out of consideration for the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake.[b] 29 I do not mean your own conscience, but the other person’s. For why is my freedom judged(D) by another person’s conscience? 30 If I partake with thanks,(E) why am I slandered because of something I give thanks for?

31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God’s glory.(F)

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  1. 1 Corinthians 10:26 Ps 24:1
  2. 1 Corinthians 10:28 Other mss add “For the earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it.”

25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,(A) 26 for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”[a](B)

27 If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you(C) without raising questions of conscience. 28 But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience.(D) 29 I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom(E) being judged by another’s conscience? 30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?(F)

31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.(G)

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  1. 1 Corinthians 10:26 Psalm 24:1