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1st Corinthians 8
1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we
know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge
puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
2 And if any man think that he knoweth any
thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to
know.
3 But if any man love God, the same is known of
him.
4 As concerning therefore the eating of those
things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols,
we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and
that there is none other God but one.
5 For though there be that are called gods,
whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods
many, and lords many,)
6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of
whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord
Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by
him.
7 Howbeit there is not in every man that
knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol
unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an
idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
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.
9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty
of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are
weak.
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;
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.
13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend,
I will eat no flesh while the world standeth,
lest I make my brother to offend.
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