1 Corinthians 10:23
All things are permitted for me, but not all things are expedient. All things are permitted for me, but not all things are constructive.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
22Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than he?
24Let not one man seek that of himself, but each man that of the other.
Cross References
Romans 14:15For if thy brother is distressed because of food, thou no longer walk according to love. Do not destroy with thy food that man for whom Christ died.
Romans 15:1Now we the strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the frail, and not to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:1Now about the things sacrificed to idols. We know that all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 14:3But he who prophesies speaks to men edification and encouragement and comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:17For thou indeed express thanks well, but the other man is not edified.
2 Corinthians 12:19Again, do ye think that we are making defense to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edification.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 10:16-23
Against Countenancing Idolatry. ( a. d. 57.) 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered… Read the whole commentary →