1 Corinthians 10:29

but conscience, I mean, not thine own, but that of the other: for why is my liberty judged by another conscience?

Darby Translation

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 any one say to you, This is offered to holy purposes, do not eat, for his sake that pointed it out, and conscience sake;

30If *I* partake with thanksgiving, why am I spoken evil of for what *I* give thanks for?

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Cross References

Romans 14:15For if on account of meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no longer according to love. Destroy not him with thy meat for whom Christ has died.

1 Corinthians 9:19For being free from all, I have made myself bondman to all, that I might gain the most [possible].

2 Corinthians 8:21for we provide for things honest, not only before [the] Lord, but also before 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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