1 Corinthians 8:11

and the brother who is infirm shall perish by thy knowledge, because of whom Christ died?

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10for if any one may see thee that hast knowledge in an idol's temple reclining at meat — shall not his conscience — he being infirm — be emboldened to eat the things sacrificed to idols,

12and thus sinning in regard to the brethren, and smiting their weak conscience — in regard to Christ ye sin;

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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.

Romans 15:1And we ought — we who are strong — to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves;

1 Corinthians 10:33as I also in all things do please all, not seeking my own profit, 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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