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1 Corinthians 8:8-10
New International Version
1 Corinthians 8:8-10
New International Version
8 But food does not bring us near to God;(A) we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.
9 Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block(B) to the weak.(C) 10 For if someone with a weak conscience sees you, with all your knowledge, eating in an idol’s temple, won’t that person be emboldened to eat what is sacrificed to idols?(D)
1 Corinthians 8:8-10
English Standard Version
1 Corinthians 8:8-10
English Standard Version
8 (A)Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9 But take care (B)that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block (C)to the weak. 10 For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating[a] in an idol's temple, will he not be encouraged,[b] if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols?
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- 1 Corinthians 8:10 Greek reclining at table
- 1 Corinthians 8:10 Or fortified; Greek built up
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