28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it (A)for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; [a]for (B)“the earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness.” 29 “Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For (C)why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience? 30 But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food (D)over which I give thanks?

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 10:28 NU omits the rest of v. 28.

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.(A) 29 I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom(B) 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?(C)

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