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1 Corinthians 8:10 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œFor 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; {emboldened: Gr. edified}”

1 Corinthians 8:10

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

8

But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. {are we the better: or, have we the more} {are we the worse: or, have we the less}

9

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. {liberty: or, power}

10

For 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; {emboldened: Gr. edified}

11

And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

12

But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

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