1 Corinthians 10:23
All things are allowable—but, not all things, are profitable,—all things are allowable—but, not all things, upbuild.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
22Or are we to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we mightier than he?
24Let, no one, be seeking, what concerneth himself, but that which concerneth some one else.
Cross References
Romans 14:15If, in fact, because of food, thy brother is being grieved, no longer, by the rule of love, art thou walking:—do not, by thy food, that man, be destroying, on whose behalf Christ died!
Romans 15:1We are bound, however, we, who are strong, the weakness of them who are not strong to be bearing, and not, unto ourselves, to give pleasure.
1 Corinthians 8:1Now, concerning the idol-sacrifices, we are aware—because we, all, have knowledge,—knowledge, puffeth up, but, love, buildeth up;
1 Corinthians 14:3But, be that prophesieth, unto men, doth speak—edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:17For, thou, indeed, excellently art giving thanks, but, the other, is not being built up.
2 Corinthians 12:19All this time, think ye, that, unto you, we are making a defence? Before God in Christ, we speak;—but all these things, beloved, for your upbuilding.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 10:16-23
Against Countenancing Idolatry. ( a. d. 57.) 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered… Read the whole commentary →