1 Corinthians 8:11
And the weak brother will be destroyed by thy knowledge, for whom Christ died.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
In Context
12But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
Cross References
Romans 14:15But if by meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no more according to love. Do not by thy meat destroy him for whom Christ died.
Romans 15:1WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves.
1 Corinthians 10:33even as I please all men, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many, that they may be saved.
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 →