1 Corinthians 10:29

conscience I mean, not thine own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty to be judged by another conscience [[than my own]]?

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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 hath been offered in sacrifice to an idol, do not eat of it, on account of him that showed you this, and from a regard to conscience;

30If I partake with thankfulness, why am I to be evil spoken of in a matter for which I give thanks?

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Cross References

Romans 14:15For if on account of food thy brother is made to mourn, thou art no longer walking according to love. Do not with thy food destroy him for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 9:19For being free from all men, yet I made myself a servant to all, that I might gain the more;

2 Corinthians 8:21for we take forethought for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight 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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