1 Corinthians 8:1-3

English Standard Version

Food Offered to Idols

8 Now concerning^[a] ^(A)food offered to idols: we know that ^(B)“all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” ^(C)puffs up, ^(D)but love builds up. ²^(E)If anyone imagines that he knows something, ^(F)he does not yet know as he ought to know. ³But if anyone loves God, ^(G)he is known by God.^[b]

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Footnotes

1 Corinthians 8:1 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians' letter; see 7:1
1 Corinthians 8:3 Greek him

1 Corinthians 8:1-3

New American Standard Bible

Take Care with Your Liberty

8 Now concerning ^(A)food sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have ^(B)knowledge. Knowledge ^[a]^(C)makes one conceited, but love ^(D)edifies people. ²^(E)If anyone thinks that he knows anything, he has not yet ^(F)known as he ought to know; ³but if anyone loves God, he ^(G)is known by Him.