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1 Corinthians 8

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 16

1 But concerning the sacrifices to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

2 But if anyone thinks to know anything, he still has known nothing as he ought to know.

3 But if anyone loves God, this one has been known by Him.

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Chapter Summary

9 We must not abuse our Christian liberty, 11 but bridle our knowledge with charity.

Key Greek Words

οὐδὲν any (man), aught, man G3762
εἷς a(-n, -ny, certain) G1520
πολλοὶ abundant, altogether, common G4183
εἰς against, among, as G1519
οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756

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Food Sacrificed to Idols

Paul acknowledges that idols are nothing, but warns that knowledge puffs up while love builds up; believers must not let their liberty become a stumbl…

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Food Sacrificed to Idols

Paul acknowledges that idols are nothing, but warns that knowledge puffs up while love builds up; believers must not let their liberty become a stumbling block that wounds the conscience of weak brothers [29-31].

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

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