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1 Corinthians 8:9

But take heed, lest haply this liberty of yours become a stumbling-block to the weak.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

In Context

8But food commends us not to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor, if we eat not, are we the worse.

10For if any one sees thee, who hast knowledge, reclining at table in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him who is weak be emboldened to eat the things offered to idols?

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Cross References

Matthew 18:10Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

Romans 14:1HIM that is weak in faith receive; not for the decision of disputes.

Romans 14:20For the sake of food destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eats with offense.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 8:8-13

On Eating Things Offered to Idols. ( a. d. 57.) 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… Read the whole commentary →

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