1 Corinthians 10:29

But I say the conscience not of himself, but of the other one. For why is my liberty judged by the conscience of another?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 may say to you; This is offered to an idol, eat not, on account of him who gave the information, and his conscience.

30If I partake with grace, why am I traduced for that over which I give thanks?

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Cross References

Romans 14:15But if your brother is grieved on account of your meat, you are no longer walking in divine love. Do not by your meat destroy him for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 9:19For being free from all, I rendered myself servant to all, that I may gain the more.

2 Corinthians 8:21for we provide things honest, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also before the people.

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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