1 Corinthians 10:29

1 Corinthians 10:29

27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, ^aeat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake.

28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it ^afor the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake;¹ for ^b“the earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness.”

29 “Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For ^awhy is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience?

30 But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food ^aover which I give thanks?

31 ^aTherefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

32 ^aGive no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God,

33 just ^aas I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

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For why is my liberty judged by another conscience? (ina ti gar h eleuqeria mou krinetai upo allhv suneidhsews). Supply genhtai (deliberative subjunctive) after ti. Paul deftly puts himself in the place of the strong brother at such a banquet who is expected to conform his conscience to that of the weak brother who makes the point about a particular piece of meat. It is an abridgment of one's personal liberty in the interest of the weak brother. Two individualities clash. The only reason is love which builds up (I Corinthians 8:2 and all of chapter 1Co. 13). There is this eternal collision between the forces of progress and reaction. If they work together, they must consider the welfare of each other.

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