1 Corinthians 10:29

But, conscience, I mean, not thine own, but the other’s,—for why is my freedom to be judged by another’s conscience?

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 anyone should say unto you,—This, is, a holy sacrifice, do not eat, for that man’s sake who disclosed it, and for conscience sake:—

30If, I, with gratitude, partake, why am I to be defamed, as to that for which, I, give thanks?

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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!

1 Corinthians 9:19For, though free from all, unto all, myself, I enslaved,—that, the larger number, I might win:

2 Corinthians 8:21For we provide things honourable, not only before [the] Lord, but also before 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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