1 Corinthians 10:29

Right and wrong, I say, not for you, but for the other man; for the fact that I am free is not dependent on another man's sense of right or wrong.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?

In Context

28But if anyone says to you, This food has been used as an offering, do not take it, on account of him who said it, and on account of his sense of right and wrong:

30But if I give praise to God for the food which I take, let no man say evil of me for that reason.

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Cross References

Romans 14:15And if because of food your brother is troubled, then you are no longer going on in the way of love. Do not let your food be destruction to him for whom Christ went into death.

1 Corinthians 9:19For though I was free from all men, I made myself a servant to all, so that more might have salvation.

2 Corinthians 8:21For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men.

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 →

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