1 Corinthians 10:29

and conscience, I say, not of thyself, but of the other, for why [is it] that my liberty is judged by another's conscience?

Young's Literal Translation

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

28and if any one may say to you, 'This is a thing sacrificed to an idol,' — do not eat, because of that one who shewed [it], and of the conscience, for the Lord's [is] the earth and its fulness:

30and if I thankfully do partake, why am I evil spoken of, for that for which I give thanks?

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Cross References

Romans 14:15and if through victuals thy brother is grieved, no more dost thou walk according to love; do not with thy victuals destroy that one for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 9:19for being free from all men, to all men I made myself servant, that the more I might gain;

2 Corinthians 8:21providing right things, 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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