1 Corinthians 10:26
For the earth is the Lord's and all things in it.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.
In Context
25Whatever meat may be had at the public market, take as food without question of right or wrong;
Cross References
Exodus 19:5If now you will truly give ear to my voice and keep my agreement, you will be my special property out of all the peoples: for all the earth is mine:
Job 41:11\41:20\Smoke comes out of his nose, like a pot boiling on the fire.
Psalms 50:12If I had need of food, I would not give you word of it; for the earth is mine and all its wealth.
1 Timothy 6:17Give orders to those who have money and goods in this life, not to be lifted up in their minds, or to put their hope in the uncertain chances of wealth, but in God who gives us in full measure all things for our use;
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 10:24-33
Christian Liberty. ( a. d. 57.) 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. 28… Read the whole commentary →