1 Corinthians 8:11

and so the weak brother, for whom Christ died, shall perish by thy knowledge?

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

In Context

10For if any one see thee, who hast knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him that is weak be encouraged to eat of the things sacrificed to idols?

12But in thus sinning against your brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ:

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Cross References

Romans 14:15But if thy brother be grieved by thy food, thou dost not herein walk in love. Do not by thy food destroy him, for whom Christ died.

Romans 15:1Now we that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves:

1 Corinthians 10:33Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of 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 →

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