1 Corinthians 10:29

conscience, I say, not thine own, but the other’s; for why is my liberty judged by another conscience?

Revised Version 1895

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 man say unto you, This hath been offered in sacrifice, eat not, for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake:

30If I by grace partake, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?

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Cross References

Romans 14:15For if because of meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no longer in love. Destroy not with thy meat him for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 9:19For though I was free from all men, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.

2 Corinthians 8:21for we take thought for things honourable, 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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